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VYJ 912

1993 Austin 7

Black Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,408 mi
Last recorded61,408 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 912
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,408 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,367 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,363 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 61,312 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 61,283 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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VYJ 912 is a 1993 Austin 7 in Black with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYJ 912, 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 33 years old, this Austin 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VYJ 912 registered?

VYJ 912 is a 1993 Austin 7, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is VYJ 912 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYJ 912 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VYJ 912 have outstanding finance?

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