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EPP 196

1938 Austin Seven

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,385 mi
Last recorded70,385 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1938 Austin Seven38,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPP 196
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1938
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,385 miles

NSR brake effort reduced slightly.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,690 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 69,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,659 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 68,164 miles

NSR brake effort slightly down compared to other brake efforts.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 67,721 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 67,216 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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EPP 196 is a 1938 Austin Seven in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1938 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 38,310 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 EPP 196, 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 88 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPP 196 registered?

EPP 196 is a 1938 Austin Seven, first registered on 14 April 1938.

Is EPP 196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPP 196 shows 8 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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