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FF 4140

1934 Austin 7

White Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,900 mi
Last recorded13,900 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1934 Austin 711,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF 4140
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1934
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 13,900 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 13,886 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 13,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,834 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,820 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 13,802 miles

steering wheel in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,798 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 13,795 miles

steering wheel †weakened

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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FF 4140 is a 1934 Austin 7 in White with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1934 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 11,164 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 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FF 4140, 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 92 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FF 4140?

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What year was FF 4140 registered?

FF 4140 is a 1934 Austin 7, first registered on 17 July 1934.

Is FF 4140 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF 4140 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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