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DYA 53

1992 Austin Seven

Green Petrol 816cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,479 mi
Last recorded74,479 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Austin Seven15,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYA 53
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine816cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,479 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 74,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 74,479 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 22 Nov 2006 74,479 miles

as with vt30

Fail 22 Nov 2006 74,479 miles

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

slight play on some steering components greasing would cure

some mountings under the car have bolts missing although they may be like that as standard

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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DYA 53 is a 1992 Austin Seven in Green with a 816cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 15,048 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 DYA 53, 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 34 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DYA 53?

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What year was DYA 53 registered?

DYA 53 is a 1992 Austin Seven, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is DYA 53 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYA 53 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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