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401 EPT

1959 Bsa A7

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,003 mi
Last recorded59,003 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1959 Bsa A716,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration401 EPT
MakeBsa
ModelA7
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2009 59,003 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,003 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,318 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa A7?

Based on 3,378 MOT tests across 680 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
680
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Horn not working 7
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401 EPT is a 1959 Bsa A7 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1959 Bsa A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.1% with a typical mileage of 16,884 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 Bsa A7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 401 EPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 67 years old, this Bsa A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 401 EPT?

You can check the full history of 401 EPT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 401 EPT registered?

401 EPT is a 1959 Bsa A7, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is 401 EPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 401 EPT shows 3 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 401 EPT have outstanding finance?

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