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SL 9979

1994 Austin Seven

Red Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

297 mi
Last recorded297 miles
Recorded on19 May 2006
Typical for 1994 Austin Seven9,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL 9979
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2006 297 miles

slight wear on track rod end pins on both sides

Fail 22 Feb 2006 289 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SL 9979 is a 1994 Austin Seven in Red with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 9,719 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 SL 9979, 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 32 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL 9979 registered?

SL 9979 is a 1994 Austin Seven, first registered on 15 September 1994.

Is SL 9979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL 9979 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL 9979 have outstanding finance?

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