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OF 1111

1929 Austin 12

Maroon Petrol 1861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,045 mi
Last recorded3,045 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1929 Austin 127,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOF 1111
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1929
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,861cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 3,045 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 2,815 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 1,681 miles

o/s + n/s track rod ends worn

o/s/f + n/s/r brakes fluctuating slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2012
Pass 4 Jul 2011 335 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 335 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 9,354 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 8,633 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,861 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 7,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 75,972 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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OF 1111 is a 1929 Austin 12 in Maroon with a 1,861cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1929 Austin 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 98.0% with a typical mileage of 7,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OF 1111, 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 97 years old, this Austin 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OF 1111?

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What year was OF 1111 registered?

OF 1111 is a 1929 Austin 12, first registered on 31 December 1929.

Is OF 1111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OF 1111 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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