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TL 7229

2005 Austin Seven

Black Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

781 mi
Last recorded781 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTL 7229
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 781 miles

Nearside Rear And Offside Rear Inner Sill Has Slight Corrosion

Steering Has Slight Play

Pass 8 Dec 2011 641 miles

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear floorpan corroded through and weak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 564 miles

propshaft defective...

rear boot floor pan corroded through and weak...

Pass 3 Dec 2009 502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 2 Dec 2009 502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Dec 2008 402 miles

nearside rear brake cable not engaged on guide roller...

offside rear brake cable not engaged on guide roller...

slight play in centre propshaft bearing...

Fail 18 Dec 2008 402 miles

Nearside Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

slight play in centre propshaft bearing...

Pass 11 Dec 2007 277 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 110 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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TL 7229 is a 2005 Austin Seven in Black with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TL 7229, 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 21 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TL 7229 registered?

TL 7229 is a 2005 Austin Seven, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for TL 7229 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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