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YJ 1857

1993 Austin Ruby

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,003 mi
Last recorded33,003 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ 1857
MakeAustin
ModelRuby
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,003 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,003 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,003 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,003 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 33,003 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006

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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YJ 1857 is a 1993 Austin Ruby in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ 1857, 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 33 years old, this Austin Ruby is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ 1857 registered?

YJ 1857 is a 1993 Austin Ruby, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is YJ 1857 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ 1857 shows 6 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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