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TVS 989

1993 Austin Seven

Green Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

2,140 mi
Last recorded2,140 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Austin Seven7,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVS 989
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2010 2,140 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2010 2,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 1,298 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 1,298 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Oct 2008 1,294 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight movement in nearside front hub

Pass 18 Sep 2007 1,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 1,256 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 1,253 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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TVS 989 is a 1993 Austin Seven in Green with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1993 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 7,738 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 TVS 989, 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 33 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 TVS 989 registered?

TVS 989 is a 1993 Austin Seven, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is TVS 989 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVS 989 shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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