MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
slight play in both king pins
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
lift in both king pins onto thrusts advise reworking
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin 7?
Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 662 vehicles.
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VW 4885 is a 1928 Austin 7 in Beige with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1928 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.1% with a typical mileage of 2,880 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VW 4885, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 100 years. At 98 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VW 4885 registered?
VW 4885 is a 1928 Austin 7, first registered on 19 May 1928.
Is VW 4885 safe to buy?
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