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WFX 496

1983 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

675 mi
Last recorded675 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Austin Seven6,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFX 496
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 675 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F KINGPIN ASSEMBLY

Pass 16 May 2011

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

slight lift in n/s/f kingpin assembly

Pass 20 May 2010

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

slightly noisey front wheel bearings

Pass 12 May 2009 8,611 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 7,326 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 7,302 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 7,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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WFX 496 is a 1983 Austin Seven in Blue with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 6,875 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 WFX 496, 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 43 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WFX 496?

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What year was WFX 496 registered?

WFX 496 is a 1983 Austin Seven, first registered on 8 November 1983.

Is WFX 496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFX 496 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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