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ODH 403

1951 Bsa A7

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,975 mi
Last recorded25,975 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1951 Bsa A723,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODH 403
MakeBsa
ModelA7
Year1951
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,975 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2012 25,975 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,958 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,058 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,302 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,076 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,509 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa A7?

Based on 3,378 MOT tests across 680 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
680
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Horn not working 7
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ODH 403 is a 1951 Bsa A7 in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1951 Bsa A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 23,429 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 Bsa A7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ODH 403, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 75 years old, this Bsa A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ODH 403?

You can check the full history of ODH 403 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ODH 403 registered?

ODH 403 is a 1951 Bsa A7, first registered on 22 March 1951.

Is ODH 403 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ODH 403 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.

Does ODH 403 have outstanding finance?

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