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VX 1346

1929 Austin 7

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,558 mi
Last recorded9,558 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1929 Austin 75,397 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX 1346
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1929
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 9,558 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 9,216 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 8,580 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 8,364 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 7,865 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 7,865 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 7,456 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 6,716 miles

How Reliable is the Austin 7?

Based on 3,419 MOT tests across 662 vehicles.

92.4%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
100
Year Lifespan
662
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
brake recording little or no effort 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
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VX 1346 is a 1929 Austin 7 in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1929 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.4% with a typical mileage of 5,397 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 7 fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX 1346, 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 97 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX 1346?

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What year was VX 1346 registered?

VX 1346 is a 1929 Austin 7, first registered on 16 July 1929.

Is VX 1346 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX 1346 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX 1346 have outstanding finance?

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