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ARK 386

1981 Austin 7

Green Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,050 mi
Last recorded52,050 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARK 386
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 52,050 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,996 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 51,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,944 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,824 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,703 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 51,526 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,420 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 51,306 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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ARK 386 is a 1981 Austin 7 in Green with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ARK 386, 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 45 years old, this Austin 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARK 386?

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What year was ARK 386 registered?

ARK 386 is a 1981 Austin 7, first registered on 17 December 1981.

Is ARK 386 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARK 386 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARK 386 have outstanding finance?

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