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RA 7049

1928 Austin 7

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,994 mi
Last recorded2,994 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1928 Austin 72,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA 7049
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1928
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2014 2,994 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 2,425 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 2,011 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 7,394 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 1,388 miles

all tyres slightly perished

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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RA 7049 is a 1928 Austin 7 in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1928 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.1% with a typical mileage of 2,880 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA 7049, 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 98 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA 7049?

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What year was RA 7049 registered?

RA 7049 is a 1928 Austin 7, first registered on 31 October 1928.

Is RA 7049 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA 7049 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.

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