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SV 9226

2002 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,847 mi
Last recorded4,847 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Austin Seven4,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV 9226
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2011 4,847 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 3,908 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 2,647 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 2,638 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 2,248 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 886 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 219 miles

slight binding on p/side rear brake a/att

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 9226 is a 2002 Austin Seven in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 4,582 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 9226, 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 24 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 9226 registered?

SV 9226 is a 2002 Austin Seven, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is SV 9226 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV 9226 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 9226 have outstanding finance?

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