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WJ 8158

1933 Austin Seven

Black Petrol 746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

674 mi
Last recorded674 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1933 Austin Seven20,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ 8158
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1933
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine746cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 674 miles

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

offside rear tyre poor condition

slight play in steering joints

Pass 20 May 2011 674 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 674 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 674 miles

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 6 Jun 2007 599 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 5,327 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 May 2006 80,174 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 79,189 miles

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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WJ 8158 is a 1933 Austin Seven in Black with a 746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1933 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 20,006 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 WJ 8158, 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 93 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ 8158 registered?

WJ 8158 is a 1933 Austin Seven, first registered on 3 November 1933.

Is WJ 8158 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ 8158 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.

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