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JYO 224

1948 Austin 12

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,680 mi
Last recorded44,680 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYO 224
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1948
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,680 miles

all 4 tyres side walls starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,650 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 44,648 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,630 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 44,400 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,317 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 44,073 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 12?

Based on 859 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

94.3%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
99
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7
Headlamp not working on main beam 5
brake recording little or no effort 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 5
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JYO 224 is a 1948 Austin 12 in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Austin 12 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JYO 224, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 99 years. At 78 years old, this Austin 12 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JYO 224 registered?

JYO 224 is a 1948 Austin 12, first registered on 8 July 1948.

Is JYO 224 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYO 224 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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