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BF 7157

1929 Scott Flying Squirrel

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,938 mi
Last recorded5,938 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1929 Scott Flying Squirrel5,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF 7157
MakeScott
ModelFlying Squirrel
Year1929
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2014 5,938 miles

Front Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Front Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 5,938 miles

How Reliable is the Scott Flying Squirrel?

Based on 427 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

95.1%
Pass Rate
119
Miles/Year
98
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 2
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1
wheel bearings have excessive free play 1
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. 1
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1
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BF 7157 is a 1929 Scott Flying Squirrel in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1929 Scott Flying Squirrel models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 5,938 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 Scott Flying Squirrel fails its MOT is roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%., accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF 7157, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Scott Flying Squirrel typically stays on UK roads for around 98 years. At 97 years old, this Scott Flying Squirrel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF 7157 registered?

BF 7157 is a 1929 Scott Flying Squirrel, first registered on 31 July 1929.

Is BF 7157 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF 7157 shows 2 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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