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YU 1816

1927 Austin Seven

Grey Petrol 890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,611 mi
Last recorded86,611 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1927 Austin Seven3,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU 1816
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1927
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine890cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2011 86,611 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,893 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,422 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,671 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 76,579 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 75,773 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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YU 1816 is a 1927 Austin Seven in Grey with a 890cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1927 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.7% with a typical mileage of 3,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YU 1816, 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 99 years old, this Austin Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YU 1816?

You can check the full history of YU 1816 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YU 1816 registered?

YU 1816 is a 1927 Austin Seven, first registered on 31 December 1927.

Is YU 1816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU 1816 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YU 1816 have outstanding finance?

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