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APX 711

1991 Austin Seven

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,018 mi
Last recorded12,018 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Austin Seven5,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPX 711
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 12,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 11,655 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 11,189 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 11,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 10,859 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 10,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SPLITS IN OUTER SIDE WALL

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 10,412 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,590 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 9,076 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 8,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 8,137 miles

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

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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APX 711 is a 1991 Austin Seven in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 5,556 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 Seven fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying APX 711, 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 35 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was APX 711 registered?

APX 711 is a 1991 Austin Seven, first registered on 14 May 1991.

Is APX 711 safe to buy?

The MOT history for APX 711 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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