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VSJ 623

1936 Austin Seven

Green Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,470 mi
Last recorded46,470 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1936 Austin Seven30,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSJ 623
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1936
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,470 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 46,470 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,458 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,276 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 48,890 miles

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

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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VSJ 623 is a 1936 Austin Seven in Green with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1936 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 30,884 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 VSJ 623, 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 90 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VSJ 623 registered?

VSJ 623 is a 1936 Austin Seven, first registered on 6 October 1936.

Is VSJ 623 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSJ 623 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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