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TK 5949

1996 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,595 mi
Last recorded3,595 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Austin Seven5,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTK 5949
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 May 2010 3,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 3,523 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2008 3,385 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 3,278 miles

CABLE TENSIONER NEARSIDE REAR

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2005 3,108 miles

Some wear to celvis pins on brake levers

Use of cable tensioner on nearside brake cable

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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TK 5949 is a 1996 Austin Seven in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TK 5949, 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 TK 5949 registered?

TK 5949 is a 1996 Austin Seven, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is TK 5949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TK 5949 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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