MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Broken spoke on spare wheel
Slight end play in O/S/R wheel
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Seven?
Based on 13,637 MOT tests across 2,686 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DSL 173 is a 2000 Austin Seven in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 2000 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 8,854 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 DSL 173, 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 26 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of DSL 173?
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What year was DSL 173 registered?
DSL 173 is a 2000 Austin Seven, first registered on 23 May 2000.
Is DSL 173 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DSL 173 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DSL 173 have outstanding finance?
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