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OX 1925

1927 Austin 12

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

184 mi
Last recorded184 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1927 Austin 124,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX 1925
MakeAustin
Model12
Year1927
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 184 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 9,575 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 8,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 7,923 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 7,523 miles

slight wear in steering box

Pass 21 Jun 2016 6,309 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 5,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 4,223 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 2,017 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 9,674 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 8,397 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 6,758 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 6,758 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 5,095 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 5,095 miles

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

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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OX 1925 is a 1927 Austin 12 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1927 Austin 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.3% with a typical mileage of 4,898 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 OX 1925, 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 99 years old, this Austin 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OX 1925 registered?

OX 1925 is a 1927 Austin 12, first registered on 16 September 1927.

Is OX 1925 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX 1925 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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