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EPB 789

1936 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,706 mi
Last recorded34,706 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1936 Austin Seven30,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPB 789
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1936
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,706 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 34,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 34,285 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,295 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 31,844 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 30,743 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,392 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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EPB 789 is a 1936 Austin Seven in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1936 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 30,884 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 EPB 789, 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 90 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EPB 789?

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What year was EPB 789 registered?

EPB 789 is a 1936 Austin Seven, first registered on 30 December 1936.

Is EPB 789 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPB 789 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EPB 789 have outstanding finance?

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