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OU 5698

1930 Austin Seven

Maroon Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,788 mi
Last recorded9,788 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1930 Austin Seven3,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU 5698
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1930
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2012 9,788 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 9,706 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 9,694 miles

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

slight corrosion to spoke on rear offside wheel.

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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OU 5698 is a 1930 Austin Seven in Maroon with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1930 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.8% with a typical mileage of 3,938 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 OU 5698, 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 96 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU 5698 registered?

OU 5698 is a 1930 Austin Seven, first registered on 24 May 1930.

Is OU 5698 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU 5698 shows 3 tests 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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