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WP 5843

1931 Austin 7

Green Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,990 mi
Last recorded68,990 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1931 Austin 74,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP 5843
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1931
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 68,990 miles

play noted in both front king pins

Fail 7 Oct 2006 68,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

play noted in both front king pins

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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WP 5843 is a 1931 Austin 7 in Green with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 WP 5843, 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 WP 5843?

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What year was WP 5843 registered?

WP 5843 is a 1931 Austin 7, first registered on 1 May 1931.

Is WP 5843 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP 5843 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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