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117 UXM

1955 Austin A30 Seven

Green Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,909 mi
Last recorded70,909 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1955 Austin A30 Seven45,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration117 UXM
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 70,909 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

eng/trans oil leakks

Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,567 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

eng/g/box rear axle oil leaks

Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,098 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,720 miles

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE LOWER FRONT TRUNION. COOLANT HOSES SIGHTS OF CRACKS,SOFTNESS. BATTERY LOSE IN HOLDER.SLIGHT TWIST IN FRONT BRAKE HOSES. POSSIBLE EXHAUST MOUNTING MISSING CENTRE.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 66,365 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 66,361 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

slight play lower kingpin bushe both sides

How Reliable is the Austin A30 Seven?

Based on 3,348 MOT tests across 650 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
273
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
650
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 104
brake recording little or no effort 95
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 91
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
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117 UXM is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven in Green with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1955 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 45,162 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin A30 Seven fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 117 UXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A30 Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 71 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 117 UXM registered?

117 UXM is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 20 July 1955.

Is 117 UXM safe to buy?

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