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ORH 827

1953 Bsa A7

Maroon Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

688 mi
Last recorded688 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1953 Bsa A711,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORH 827
MakeBsa
ModelA7
Year1953
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2011 688 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 588 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 409 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 84 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa A7?

Based on 3,378 MOT tests across 680 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
680
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 7
Horn not working 7
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ORH 827 is a 1953 Bsa A7 in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Bsa A7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.2% with a typical mileage of 11,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa A7 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ORH 827, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa A7 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 73 years old, this Bsa A7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ORH 827?

You can check the full history of ORH 827 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ORH 827 registered?

ORH 827 is a 1953 Bsa A7, first registered on 12 September 1953.

Is ORH 827 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORH 827 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ORH 827 have outstanding finance?

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