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ABT 540

1983 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,289 mi
Last recorded62,289 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Austin Seven6,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABT 540
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,289 miles

radial splits on all 4 tyres sidewalls perrishing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 62,206 miles

tyre walls starting to perish and are slightly out of round

Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,053 miles

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

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

acceptable play in all spring loaded tre.

nsr tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 6 Jun 2009 61,951 miles

acceptable play in all steering joints

nsr tyre side wall perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2008 61,803 miles

acceptable play in all pivots

nsr tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 9 Jun 2007 61,717 miles

n/side rear tyre, inner wall starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2006 61,600 miles

n/side rear tyre walls starting to perish

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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ABT 540 is a 1983 Austin Seven in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 6,875 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 ABT 540, 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 43 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ABT 540?

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What year was ABT 540 registered?

ABT 540 is a 1983 Austin Seven, first registered on 16 November 1983.

Is ABT 540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABT 540 shows 7 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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