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EJ 5566

1983 Austin Seven

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,917 mi
Last recorded61,917 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Austin Seven6,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ 5566
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 May 2017 61,917 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,207 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,485 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 59,250 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

slight play in steering joints

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,067 miles

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

front brake cables slightly loose

slight cracking of nearside rear tyre walls

slight wear to front axle pivots

Pass 2 Feb 2008 58,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 58,416 miles

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

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

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

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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EJ 5566 is a 1983 Austin Seven in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 6,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ 5566, 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 43 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 EJ 5566 registered?

EJ 5566 is a 1983 Austin Seven, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is EJ 5566 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ 5566 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.

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