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BUY 478

1937 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 858cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,750 mi
Last recorded23,750 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1937 Austin Seven20,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUY 478
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1937
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine858cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 23,750 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 22,368 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 18,103 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,319 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 13,114 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 12,418 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 9,993 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 7,349 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 6,067 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 6,067 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 5,168 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 5,168 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BUY 478 is a 1937 Austin Seven in Blue with a 858cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1937 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 20,589 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 BUY 478, 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 89 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BUY 478 registered?

BUY 478 is a 1937 Austin Seven, first registered on 21 August 1937.

Is BUY 478 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUY 478 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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