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DV 8797

1999 Austin Seven

Maroon Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Austin Seven12,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV 8797
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 1 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 1 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 13 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 12 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009
Pass 5 Jun 2008

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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DV 8797 is a 1999 Austin Seven in Maroon with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.1% with a typical mileage of 12,085 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 DV 8797, 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 27 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV 8797 registered?

DV 8797 is a 1999 Austin Seven, first registered on 30 May 1999.

Is DV 8797 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV 8797 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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