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JN 8121

1991 Austin Ruby

Green Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,226 mi
Last recorded36,226 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN 8121
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,226 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 36,134 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,557 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 35,547 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Front Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Corrosion to near side rear.Out of prescribed area..

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,384 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Ruby?

Based on 523 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

94.1%
Pass Rate
172
Miles/Year
91
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5
Headlamp not working on main beam 4
brake recording little or no effort 4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 2
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JN 8121 is a 1991 Austin Ruby in Green with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Austin Ruby fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JN 8121, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Ruby typically stays on UK roads for around 91 years. At 35 years old, this Austin Ruby is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JN 8121 registered?

JN 8121 is a 1991 Austin Ruby, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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