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KSL 691

1989 Austin Seven

Green Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,146 mi
Last recorded6,146 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Seven15,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSL 691
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 6,146 miles

Oil leak

o/s front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 12 May 2014 5,811 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight play in prop-shaft universal joint

Pass 30 Apr 2013 5,495 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 23 Apr 2013 5,466 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 30 Apr 2012 5,183 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

some noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 4,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 4,907 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 4,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 4,081 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 4,081 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 3,771 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 3,060 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 19 Apr 2007 3,060 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

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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KSL 691 is a 1989 Austin Seven in Green with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 15,391 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 KSL 691, 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 37 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KSL 691 registered?

KSL 691 is a 1989 Austin Seven, first registered on 20 December 1989.

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