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RSL 401

2001 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,271 mi
Last recorded92,271 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Austin Seven9,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSL 401
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 92,271 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 92,271 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 92,271 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 92,271 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 92,271 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 92,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 92,271 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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RSL 401 is a 2001 Austin Seven in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.6% with a typical mileage of 9,446 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 RSL 401, 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 25 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RSL 401?

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What year was RSL 401 registered?

RSL 401 is a 2001 Austin Seven, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is RSL 401 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSL 401 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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