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BFD 240

1996 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,567 mi
Last recorded56,567 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Austin Seven5,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFD 240
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,567 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 56,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,232 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,047 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 52,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 51,866 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 50,627 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,621 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 49,881 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Seven?

Based on 13,637 MOT tests across 2,686 vehicles.

92.8%
Pass Rate
223
Miles/Year
101
Year Lifespan
2,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 105
Stop lamp not working 104
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 99
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
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BFD 240 is a 1996 Austin Seven in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 5,338 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 Seven fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFD 240, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 101 years. At 30 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of BFD 240?

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What year was BFD 240 registered?

BFD 240 is a 1996 Austin Seven, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is BFD 240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFD 240 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.

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