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ABJ 902

1988 Austin 7

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,846 mi
Last recorded22,846 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABJ 902
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 22,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,453 miles

Oil leak

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,748 miles

tyres lightly perrished

Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,505 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 20,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 20,499 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 20,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin 7?

Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 662 vehicles.

92.4%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
100
Year Lifespan
662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
brake recording little or no effort 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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ABJ 902 is a 1988 Austin 7 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Austin 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABJ 902, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 100 years. At 38 years old, this Austin 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABJ 902 registered?

ABJ 902 is a 1988 Austin 7, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is ABJ 902 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABJ 902 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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