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9158 BS

2004 Austin 7

Blue Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

537 mi
Last recorded537 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

Registration9158 BS
MakeAustin
Model7
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 537 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 537 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 153 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 53 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 53 miles

Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 53 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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9158 BS is a 2004 Austin 7 in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 9158 BS, 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 22 years old, this Austin 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 9158 BS registered?

9158 BS is a 2004 Austin 7, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is 9158 BS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9158 BS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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