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OFF 265

1994 Austin Seven

Beige Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,274 mi
Last recorded13,274 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Austin Seven9,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFF 265
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2012 13,274 miles

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,274 miles

Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

auxilliary bulb horn on offside has a fixing screw loose

brake light switch requires adjustment (stops on for a short period when brakes released)

front brake cable adjustment a little 'tight', brakes start to drag when on full lock

suspect front spring retaining saddle (offside) not fully tightened

Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,278 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

gearbox rear crossmember - outer bolts loose

handbrake lever approaching limit of travel (wear in clevis pin below cab floor)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 10,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 10,069 miles

oil leak on engine o/s/r brake slightly binding play in steering uneven tyre wear n/s/f

Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,369 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 9,354 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,209 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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OFF 265 is a 1994 Austin Seven in Beige with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 9,719 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 OFF 265, 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 32 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OFF 265 registered?

OFF 265 is a 1994 Austin Seven, first registered on 5 July 1994.

Is OFF 265 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFF 265 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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