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SV 6155

1996 Austin Seven

Green Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,792 mi
Last recorded6,792 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Austin Seven5,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 6155
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 6,792 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

prop shaft uj +centre slide worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011
Pass 26 Oct 2010
Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,237 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 11,336 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 1,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 1,285 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 1,254 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 1,180 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 1,180 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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SV 6155 is a 1996 Austin Seven in Green with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 6155, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV 6155 registered?

SV 6155 is a 1996 Austin Seven, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is SV 6155 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 6155 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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