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SV 6068

1996 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,879 mi
Last recorded4,879 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Austin Seven5,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 6068
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 4,879 miles

ALL SPRINGS ARE COVERED IN WEBBING UNABLE TO INSPECT.

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 4,112 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

drivers door lower hinge insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2006
Fail 18 Sep 2006 3,172 miles

Centre Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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SV 6068 is a 1996 Austin Seven in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 5,338 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 SV 6068, 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 30 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SV 6068 registered?

SV 6068 is a 1996 Austin Seven, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is SV 6068 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 6068 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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