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YC 8194

1930 Austin 7

Maroon Petrol 747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,964 mi
Last recorded7,964 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1930 Austin 75,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC 8194
MakeAustin
Model7
Year1930
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine747cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2012 7,964 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2011 7,955 miles

Both nearside wheel bearings have slight play.

Slight corrosion of vehicle.

Very slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 7,955 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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YC 8194 is a 1930 Austin 7 in Maroon with a 747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1930 Austin 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 5,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC 8194, 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 96 years old, this Austin 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC 8194 registered?

YC 8194 is a 1930 Austin 7, first registered on 22 January 1930.

Is YC 8194 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC 8194 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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