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COM 58

2001 Austin Seven

Red Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,720 mi
Last recorded57,720 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Austin Seven9,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOM 58
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,101 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 57,101 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,836 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 56,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,251 miles

A frame centre pivot bush showing signs of wear

slight play in braking system cross-shaft applicable to both foot and handbrake mechanisms

Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,500 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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COM 58 is a 2001 Austin Seven in Red with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.6% with a typical mileage of 9,446 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 COM 58, 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 25 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was COM 58 registered?

COM 58 is a 2001 Austin Seven, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is COM 58 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COM 58 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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