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VB 1350

1927 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,211 mi
Last recorded3,211 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 1927 Austin Seven3,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB 1350
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1927
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2013 3,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

advise condition of offside rear body spring

nearside rear footbrake performance slightly lower than offside

vehicle in "excellent" condition

Pass 25 Oct 2011 2,452 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

vehicle in "excellent" Condition

Pass 24 Nov 2010 2,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 2,024 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 1,281 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all tyres slight perishing on sidewalls

oil leaks from engine and rear axle

Pass 2 Oct 2007 476 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all road wheels have very slight buckle when rotated

Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,823 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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VB 1350 is a 1927 Austin Seven in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1927 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.7% with a typical mileage of 3,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VB 1350, 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 99 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VB 1350 registered?

VB 1350 is a 1927 Austin Seven, first registered on 2 December 1927.

Is VB 1350 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VB 1350 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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