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D418 VNV

1986 Austin 7

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,011 mi
Last recorded9,011 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD418 VNV
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2012 9,011 miles

play draglink (hub end)

slight play nearside front kingpin

Pass 15 Nov 2010 8,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 8,944 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 8,929 miles

N/S H/LIGHT ALIGNMENT ONLY JUST IN LIMIT

O/S STEERING ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY AND N/S KING PIN

O/S/R SIDE LIGHT REQUIRES NEW BULB INTERMITANT

SOME CORROSION TO FLOOR PAN O/S

Pass 9 Nov 2007 8,888 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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D418 VNV is a 1986 Austin 7 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D418 VNV, 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 40 years old, this Austin 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D418 VNV registered?

D418 VNV is a 1986 Austin 7, first registered on 19 September 1986.

Is D418 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D418 VNV shows 5 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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