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SV 7215

1998 Austin Seven

Red Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,482 mi
Last recorded6,482 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Austin Seven6,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 7215
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 6,482 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 6,482 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 6,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 6,482 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 6,482 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 6,481 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 6,445 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 6,399 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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SV 7215 is a 1998 Austin Seven in Red with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 6,841 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 7215, 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 28 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 7215?

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What year was SV 7215 registered?

SV 7215 is a 1998 Austin Seven, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is SV 7215 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 7215 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 7215 have outstanding finance?

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