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ASL 653

1933 Austin 7

Black Petrol 858cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,514 mi
Last recorded21,514 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1933 Austin 717,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASL 653
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1933
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine858cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 21,514 miles

Lower Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened pedal pivot (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 21,600 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,245 miles

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

offside front tie-bar nut shows slight movement

Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,599 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 21,599 miles

Upper Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,429 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 21,195 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 21,195 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,877 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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ASL 653 is a 1933 Austin 7 in Black with a 858cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1933 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 17,140 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 ASL 653, 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 93 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ASL 653 registered?

ASL 653 is a 1933 Austin 7, first registered on 20 May 1933.

Is ASL 653 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASL 653 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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