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SV 6894

1997 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 690cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,441 mi
Last recorded2,441 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Austin Seven5,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 6894
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine690cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 2,441 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 2,286 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 2,093 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 2,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 2,039 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 1,842 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 1,293 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005

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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SV 6894 is a 1997 Austin Seven in Blue with a 690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 5,098 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 SV 6894, 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 29 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 SV 6894?

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What year was SV 6894 registered?

SV 6894 is a 1997 Austin Seven, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is SV 6894 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 6894 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV 6894 have outstanding finance?

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