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BTT 464

1997 Austin Seven

Maroon Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,540 mi
Last recorded2,540 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Austin Seven5,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTT 464
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 2,540 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 2,158 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 1,510 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 6,280 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 623 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 623 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 613 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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BTT 464 is a 1997 Austin Seven in Maroon with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BTT 464, 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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What year was BTT 464 registered?

BTT 464 is a 1997 Austin Seven, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is BTT 464 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTT 464 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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