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VX 9831

1931 Austin 7

Silver Petrol 858cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,887 mi
Last recorded3,887 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2007
Typical for 1931 Austin 74,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX 9831
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1931
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine858cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2007 3,887 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 3,732 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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 9831 is a 1931 Austin 7 in Silver with a 858cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1931 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 4,407 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 VX 9831, 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 95 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 9831?

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What year was VX 9831 registered?

VX 9831 is a 1931 Austin 7, first registered on 27 February 1931.

Is VX 9831 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX 9831 shows 2 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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