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ACJ 167

1937 Austin 7

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,694 mi
Last recorded1,694 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1937 Austin 753,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACJ 167
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1937
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 1,694 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 1,594 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 1,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 221 miles

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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ACJ 167 is a 1937 Austin 7 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1937 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 53,626 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 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACJ 167, 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 89 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACJ 167?

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What year was ACJ 167 registered?

ACJ 167 is a 1937 Austin 7, first registered on 3 June 1937.

Is ACJ 167 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACJ 167 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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