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178 XVH

1982 Austin A30 Seven

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,985 mi
Last recorded51,985 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration178 XVH
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has general corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2012 50,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,961 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,610 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 480,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 480,274 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 48,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,001 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,001 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 48,001 miles

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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178 XVH is a 1982 Austin A30 Seven in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 178 XVH, 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 44 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 178 XVH registered?

178 XVH is a 1982 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 1 July 1982.

Is 178 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 178 XVH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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