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BF 5308

2009 Austin 7

Blue Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

516 mi
Last recorded516 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF 5308
MakeAustin
Model7
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2021 516 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 94,959 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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BF 5308 is a 2009 Austin 7 in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF 5308, 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 17 years old, this Austin 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF 5308 registered?

BF 5308 is a 2009 Austin 7, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is BF 5308 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF 5308 shows 3 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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