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USY 771

1988 Austin Seven

Red Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,421 mi
Last recorded17,421 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Seven6,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 771
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,421 miles

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

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

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

o/s running board corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 17,401 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

o/s running board corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,280 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 17,278 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 17,278 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,025 miles

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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USY 771 is a 1988 Austin Seven in Red with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 6,368 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 USY 771, 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 38 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was USY 771 registered?

USY 771 is a 1988 Austin Seven, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is USY 771 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USY 771 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does USY 771 have outstanding finance?

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