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FV 1399

1930 Austin 7

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,903 mi
Last recorded8,903 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1930 Austin 75,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV 1399
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1930
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 8,903 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,734 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,658 miles

both rear tyres getting worn

Pass 29 Jun 2010 8,529 miles

both rear tyres nearing legal limits

slight play in both front steering arm pins

Pass 15 Jun 2009 8,338 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,781 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 8,162 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,814 miles

slight play front suspension †n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 17 May 2006 7,078 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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FV 1399 is a 1930 Austin 7 in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1930 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 5,304 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 FV 1399, 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 96 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV 1399 registered?

FV 1399 is a 1930 Austin 7, first registered on 1 November 1930.

Is FV 1399 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV 1399 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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