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ACJ 84

1937 Austin 7

Red Petrol 858cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,017 mi
Last recorded4,017 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1937 Austin 753,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACJ 84
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1937
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine858cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 4,017 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 4,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 3,992 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 3,992 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2014 3,960 miles

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

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 May 2014 3,960 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 3,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 3,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 3,905 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2011 3,905 miles

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

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 3,867 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 3,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ACJ 84 is a 1937 Austin 7 in Red with a 858cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1937 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 53,626 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 Austin 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ACJ 84, 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 89 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACJ 84 registered?

ACJ 84 is a 1937 Austin 7, first registered on 8 May 1937.

Is ACJ 84 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACJ 84 shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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