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BOL 715

1989 Austin 7

Black Petrol 858cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,310 mi
Last recorded66,310 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOL 715
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine858cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 66,310 miles

Both rear tyres badly perishing.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 66,284 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres badly perishing.

Pass 18 May 2011 66,284 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 66,236 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 65,833 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 65,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 65,555 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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BOL 715 is a 1989 Austin 7 in Black with a 858cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BOL 715, 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 37 years old, this Austin 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of BOL 715?

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What year was BOL 715 registered?

BOL 715 is a 1989 Austin 7, first registered on 7 December 1989.

Is BOL 715 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOL 715 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BOL 715 have outstanding finance?

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