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JR 1169

1933 Austin 7

Yellow Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,475 mi
Last recorded6,475 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1933 Austin 717,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR 1169
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1933
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 6,475 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,476 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

tyre side wall damage

Pass 29 Mar 2010 6,472 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres sidewall spliting but not exposing ply or cords

Fail 27 Mar 2010 6,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres sidewall spliting but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,462 miles

all tyres cracking on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all mtyres have cracks in side walls

Fail 31 Mar 2007 6,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tyre side wall cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2007 6,416 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tyre side wall cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2006 6,408 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 6,408 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin 7?

Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 662 vehicles.

92.4%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
100
Year Lifespan
662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
brake recording little or no effort 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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JR 1169 is a 1933 Austin 7 in Yellow with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1933 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 17,140 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 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JR 1169, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 100 years. At 93 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JR 1169?

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What year was JR 1169 registered?

JR 1169 is a 1933 Austin 7, first registered on 31 December 1933.

Is JR 1169 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR 1169 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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