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SV 8289

2000 Austin Seven

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Austin Seven8,854 mi
4 checks still locked for this Austin
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 8289
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2012
Pass 3 Jun 2011

blanking pipe in tee piece not good

owner advised car only fitted with 2 wheel foot braking as standard

Fail 3 Jun 2011

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

blanking pipe in tee piece not good

owner advised car only fitted with 2 wheel foot braking as standard

Pass 9 Jul 2010

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008
Pass 26 Apr 2007
Pass 19 Apr 2006

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 8289 is a 2000 Austin Seven in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 8,854 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 8289, 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 26 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 8289?

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What year was SV 8289 registered?

SV 8289 is a 2000 Austin Seven, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is SV 8289 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 8289 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 8289 have outstanding finance?

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