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238 UXD

1955 Austin A30

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,535 mi
Last recorded76,535 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration238 UXD
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,535 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,530 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,398 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside of car is muddy

Fail 14 Jul 2009 76,207 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in lower offside rear inner wing,does not meet fail critera

Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,207 miles

corrosion in lower offside rear inner wing,does not meet fail critera

Pass 30 May 2008 76,019 miles

corrosion within 12" of offside rear spring hanger,but not in a load bearing member

Pass 2 Aug 2006 75,956 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside steering idler(knocking noise).

Fail 26 Jul 2006 75,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Austin A30?

Based on 1,408 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
brake recording little or no effort 44
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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238 UXD is a 1955 Austin A30 in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1955 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 50,843 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin A30 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 238 UXD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 238 UXD registered?

238 UXD is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 14 October 1955.

Is 238 UXD safe to buy?

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