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USL 117

1956 Austin Saloon

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,738 mi
Last recorded10,738 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSL 117
MakeAustin
ModelSaloon
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2011 10,738 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,106 miles

o/s/f tyre has wall perishing.n/s/f head lamp image getting dim.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 9,976 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front inner wing corroded

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 8,614 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Austin Saloon?

Based on 454 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
193
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
brake recording little or no effort 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5
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USL 117 is a 1956 Austin Saloon in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Austin Saloon fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying USL 117, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 70 years old, this Austin Saloon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was USL 117 registered?

USL 117 is a 1956 Austin Saloon, first registered on 3 October 1956.

Is USL 117 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USL 117 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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