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JY 5493

1988 Austin Seven

Maroon Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Austin Seven6,368 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY 5493
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2011

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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JY 5493 is a 1988 Austin Seven in Maroon with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 6,368 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 JY 5493, 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 38 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of JY 5493?

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What year was JY 5493 registered?

JY 5493 is a 1988 Austin Seven, first registered on 26 February 1988.

Is JY 5493 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JY 5493 shows 1 test 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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