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FJ 8660

1988 Austin Seven

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,161 mi
Last recorded65,161 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Seven6,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ 8660
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,161 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 5,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 5,492 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 5,483 miles

Centre Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FJ 8660 is a 1988 Austin Seven in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 6,368 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 FJ 8660, 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 38 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ 8660 registered?

FJ 8660 is a 1988 Austin Seven, first registered on 1 June 1988.

Is FJ 8660 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ 8660 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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