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VJ 4117

1996 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4 mi
Last recorded4 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Austin Seven5,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ 4117
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2012 4 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 4 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 4 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 4 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 4 miles

slight movement in both front king pins

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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VJ 4117 is a 1996 Austin Seven in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 5,338 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 VJ 4117, 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 30 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 VJ 4117 registered?

VJ 4117 is a 1996 Austin Seven, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is VJ 4117 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJ 4117 shows 5 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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