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DS 7222

1986 Austin 7

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,914 mi
Last recorded4,914 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 7222
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2011 4,914 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 3,814 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 3,350 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 2,215 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 1,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 833 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 545 miles

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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DS 7222 is a 1986 Austin 7 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS 7222, 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 40 years old, this Austin 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS 7222?

You can check the full history of DS 7222 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS 7222 registered?

DS 7222 is a 1986 Austin 7, first registered on 26 February 1986.

Is DS 7222 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 7222 shows 7 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 DS 7222 have outstanding finance?

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