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KP 2730

1928 Austin Seven

Maroon Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,587 mi
Last recorded4,587 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1928 Austin Seven4,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP 2730
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1928
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 4,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise electrical wiring at rear of vehicle, may fail under new law after jan 2012

headlamp beam images and outputs slightly demin ished

offside rear brake performance lower than nearside

Pass 4 Aug 2010 4,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise closer inspection of front and rear brake shoes etc.

headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

offside parking brake performance lower than nearside

Fail 21 Jul 2010 4,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

Pass 3 Apr 2009 4,540 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise condition of wiring at rear of vehicle

headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

Fail 2 Apr 2009 4,538 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Oil leak

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise condition of wiring at rear of vehicle

headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

Pass 4 Apr 2008 4,392 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 4,388 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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KP 2730 is a 1928 Austin Seven in Maroon with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1928 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 4,394 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 KP 2730, 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 98 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KP 2730 registered?

KP 2730 is a 1928 Austin Seven, first registered on 1 November 1928.

Is KP 2730 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP 2730 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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