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VV 2988

1934 Austin Saloon

Black Petrol 1141cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,312 mi
Last recorded8,312 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVV 2988
MakeAustin
ModelSaloon
Year1934
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,141cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 May 2012 8,312 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 7,732 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 7,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 7,103 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 7,039 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 6,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 8,799 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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VV 2988 is a 1934 Austin Saloon in Black with a 1,141cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VV 2988, 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 92 years old, this Austin Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VV 2988 registered?

VV 2988 is a 1934 Austin Saloon, first registered on 2 July 1934.

Is VV 2988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VV 2988 shows 7 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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