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XFO 843

1996 Austin Seven

Cream Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,748 mi
Last recorded83,748 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Austin Seven5,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFO 843
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,748 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,322 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,322 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 78,147 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,290 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,003 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006
Fail 11 Jul 2006

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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XFO 843 is a 1996 Austin Seven in Cream with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 5,338 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 XFO 843, 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 30 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 XFO 843?

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What year was XFO 843 registered?

XFO 843 is a 1996 Austin Seven, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is XFO 843 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFO 843 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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