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WC 1557

1928 Austin 7

Blue Petrol 858cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,928 mi
Last recorded5,928 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 1928 Austin 72,880 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWC 1557
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1928
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine858cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2011 5,928 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 4,594 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 6,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,957 miles

Slight movement in nearside front king pin.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 5,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 5,391 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 7?

Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 662 vehicles.

92.4%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
100
Year Lifespan
662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
brake recording little or no effort 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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WC 1557 is a 1928 Austin 7 in Blue with a 858cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1928 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.1% with a typical mileage of 2,880 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WC 1557, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 100 years. At 98 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WC 1557?

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What year was WC 1557 registered?

WC 1557 is a 1928 Austin 7, first registered on 29 March 1928.

Is WC 1557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WC 1557 shows 6 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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