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YY 4971

1983 Austin Seven

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,581 mi
Last recorded19,581 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Austin Seven6,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY 4971
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2021 19,581 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in straight ahead position - wear in steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

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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YY 4971 is a 1983 Austin Seven in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 6,875 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 YY 4971, 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 43 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YY 4971 registered?

YY 4971 is a 1983 Austin Seven, first registered on 18 November 1983.

Is YY 4971 safe to buy?

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