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VL 9286

1937 Austin Ruby

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

416 mi
Last recorded416 miles
Recorded on26 May 2006
Typical for 1937 Austin Ruby44,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL 9286
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1937
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 May 2006 416 miles

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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VL 9286 is a 1937 Austin Ruby in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1937 Austin Ruby models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.1% with a typical mileage of 44,328 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 VL 9286, 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 89 years old, this Austin Ruby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VL 9286 registered?

VL 9286 is a 1937 Austin Ruby, first registered on 16 March 1937.

Is VL 9286 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VL 9286 shows 1 test 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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