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LJ 8965

1992 Austin Seven

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,890 mi
Last recorded49,890 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Austin Seven15,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ 8965
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 49,890 miles

radiator leaks

Fail 8 Aug 2012 49,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,890 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 49,890 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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LJ 8965 is a 1992 Austin Seven in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJ 8965, 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

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What year was LJ 8965 registered?

LJ 8965 is a 1992 Austin Seven, first registered on 20 January 1992.

Is LJ 8965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ 8965 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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