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PN 5135

1930 Austin 7

Maroon Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,976 mi
Last recorded1,976 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1930 Austin 75,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN 5135
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1930
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 1,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 1,911 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 1,911 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 1,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 1,318 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 1,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cable acjusters fitted to front brake cales

play in steering box

Pass 8 Jun 2007 1,766 miles

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

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

slight play in steering box

Fail 8 Jun 2007 1,766 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

play in steering box

Pass 1 Jun 2006 1,711 miles

n/s foot brake poor.

play in steering box.

slight play in n/s king pin

How Reliable is the Austin 7?

Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 662 vehicles.

92.4%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
100
Year Lifespan
662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
brake recording little or no effort 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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PN 5135 is a 1930 Austin 7 in Maroon with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1930 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 5,304 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 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN 5135, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 100 years. At 96 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PN 5135 registered?

PN 5135 is a 1930 Austin 7, first registered on 6 February 1930.

Is PN 5135 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN 5135 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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