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2008 Austin Seven

Silver Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

2,369 mi
Last recorded2,369 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Austin Seven1,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration650 XUP
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 2,369 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 2,357 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 2,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 2,255 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 2,157 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 2,071 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 1,846 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 1,813 miles

body mount at front broken

central brake pivot in chassis worn /modified

front leaf spring sitting low

park brake effort on minimum

steering drag link both ends worn and close to mot limits

Pass 1 Oct 2014 1,551 miles

front steering arm clearence on minimum

handbrake effort weak

nsr wheel spokes deteriated

steering drag link both ends slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 1,303 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 1,200 miles

Park brake operates on all four wheels. Cable operation on all wheels.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 937 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 542 miles

Corrosion on spoke nipples, all spokes tight.

Minor bind in front brakes.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 178 miles

Brake pedal fouling steering box case-washer fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 3 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 3 miles

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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650 XUP is a 2008 Austin Seven in Silver with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 1,148 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 650 XUP, 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 18 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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650 XUP is a 2008 Austin Seven, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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