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AYY 578

1935 Austin Seven

Red Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,147 mi
Last recorded1,147 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1935 Austin Seven32,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYY 578
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1935
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 1,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 1,109 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 1,022 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2007 1,022 miles

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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AYY 578 is a 1935 Austin Seven in Red with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1935 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 32,238 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 AYY 578, 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 91 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AYY 578?

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What year was AYY 578 registered?

AYY 578 is a 1935 Austin Seven, first registered on 5 January 1935.

Is AYY 578 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYY 578 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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