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DL 6418

1929 Austin 7

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,299 mi
Last recorded8,299 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1929 Austin 75,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL 6418
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1929
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,299 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,169 miles

front n\s and o\s king pin bushes

front steering damper

Pass 10 Oct 2008 8,076 miles

front brakes slight bind

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Oct 2007 8,063 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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DL 6418 is a 1929 Austin 7 in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1929 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.4% with a typical mileage of 5,397 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL 6418, 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 97 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 DL 6418 registered?

DL 6418 is a 1929 Austin 7, first registered on 20 June 1929.

Is DL 6418 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL 6418 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DL 6418 have outstanding finance?

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