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UVS 781

1936 Austin Ruby

Maroon Petrol 858cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

682 mi
Last recorded682 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1936 Austin Ruby29,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVS 781
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1936
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine858cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2008 682 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 659 miles

a/ slight free play offside front king pin

Pass 15 Jun 2005 640 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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UVS 781 is a 1936 Austin Ruby in Maroon with a 858cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVS 781, 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

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What year was UVS 781 registered?

UVS 781 is a 1936 Austin Ruby, first registered on 2 July 1936.

Is UVS 781 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVS 781 shows 3 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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