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GP 4427

1984 Austin Seven

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

309 mi
Last recorded309 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1984 Austin Seven3,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP 4427
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 309 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 9,869 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,180 miles

Service brake converted to hydraulics.

some movement in steering rod rear sprung joint

Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,685 miles

NO BRAKE LIGHTS FITTED.

NO SEATBELTS FITTED.

SLIGHT PLAY INSTEERING DROP ARM PIVOT

Fail 9 Sep 2009 9,685 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NO BRAKE LIGHTS FITTED.

NO SEATBELTS FITTED.

SLIGHT PLAY INSTEERING DROP ARM PIVOT

Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,347 miles

slight play in front king pins

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

handbrake works on all four wheels.

brake lights not required due to age.

cable brakes fitted,

dip filiment bulbs fitted.

Fail 28 May 2008 9,346 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY IN KINGPINS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEELBEARING

Pass 20 Dec 2006
Pass 18 Aug 2005 9,346 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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GP 4427 is a 1984 Austin Seven in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1984 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 3,768 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 GP 4427, 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 42 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 GP 4427 registered?

GP 4427 is a 1984 Austin Seven, first registered on 1 June 1984.

Is GP 4427 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP 4427 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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