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CMA 816

1935 Austin 7

Blue Petrol 780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,627 mi
Last recorded43,627 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1935 Austin 719,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMA 816
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1935
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine780cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,627 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,234 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 43,234 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2008 42,603 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,449 miles

slight play in o/s steering linkage

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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CMA 816 is a 1935 Austin 7 in Blue with a 780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1935 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 19,630 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 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CMA 816, 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 91 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CMA 816 registered?

CMA 816 is a 1935 Austin 7, first registered on 12 October 1935.

Is CMA 816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMA 816 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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