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BS 9105

1997 Austin Seven

Grey Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Austin Seven5,098 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS 9105
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010

Rear Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken but cable not significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009
Fail 1 Sep 2009

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2008

Brake rod reduced in thickness more than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008
Fail 17 Aug 2007

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2007
Fail 11 Aug 2006

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2006

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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BS 9105 is a 1997 Austin Seven in Grey with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 5,098 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 BS 9105, 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 29 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of BS 9105?

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What year was BS 9105 registered?

BS 9105 is a 1997 Austin Seven, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is BS 9105 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS 9105 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BS 9105 have outstanding finance?

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