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SV 7447

1998 Austin Seven

Red Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,922 mi
Last recorded4,922 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Austin Seven6,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 7447
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 4,922 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,752 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 4,546 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 4,499 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 4,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2006
Fail 13 May 2006 4,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Centre Front Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f) DANGEROUS

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 7447 is a 1998 Austin Seven in Red with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 7447, 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

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What year was SV 7447 registered?

SV 7447 is a 1998 Austin Seven, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is SV 7447 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 7447 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.

Does SV 7447 have outstanding finance?

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