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UJ 8310

1936 Austin Ruby

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,309 mi
Last recorded42,309 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1936 Austin Ruby29,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJ 8310
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1936
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,305 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 42,303 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 42,269 miles

O/S/R Hub Weeping

Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,234 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,190 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 42,116 miles

fuel leak

oil leak

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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UJ 8310 is a 1936 Austin Ruby in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1936 Austin Ruby models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 29,390 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 Ruby fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UJ 8310, 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 90 years old, this Austin Ruby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UJ 8310?

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What year was UJ 8310 registered?

UJ 8310 is a 1936 Austin Ruby, first registered on 3 November 1936.

Is UJ 8310 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJ 8310 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.

Does UJ 8310 have outstanding finance?

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