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EMT 42

1979 Austin Seven

Green Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,693 mi
Last recorded1,693 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1979 Austin Seven7,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMT 42
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2012 1,693 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 1,440 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 1,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 783 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 381 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 4 miles

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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EMT 42 is a 1979 Austin Seven in Green with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 7,154 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 EMT 42, 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 47 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EMT 42?

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What year was EMT 42 registered?

EMT 42 is a 1979 Austin Seven, first registered on 25 October 1979.

Is EMT 42 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMT 42 shows 6 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 EMT 42 have outstanding finance?

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