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WD 5283

1933 Austin Saloon

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

633 mi
Last recorded633 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1933 Austin Saloon7,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD 5283
MakeAustin
ModelSaloon
Year1933
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 633 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 633 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 624 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 624 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 599 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 636 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 425 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 338 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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WD 5283 is a 1933 Austin Saloon in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WD 5283, 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 WD 5283 registered?

WD 5283 is a 1933 Austin Saloon, first registered on 4 April 1933.

Is WD 5283 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD 5283 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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