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VJ 4985

1933 Austin Saloon

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,970 mi
Last recorded69,970 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1933 Austin Saloon7,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ 4985
MakeAustin
ModelSaloon
Year1933
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,970 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 90,010 miles

brake performance readings barely meet minimum requirements

Pass 31 Oct 2011 31,576 miles

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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VJ 4985 is a 1933 Austin Saloon in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1933 Austin Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 7,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJ 4985, 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 93 years old, this Austin Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VJ 4985 registered?

VJ 4985 is a 1933 Austin Saloon, first registered on 1 February 1933.

Is VJ 4985 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJ 4985 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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