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280 EVX

1955 Austin A30 Seven

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,807 mi
Last recorded62,807 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1955 Austin A30 Seven45,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration280 EVX
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,807 miles

bottom of nearside front wing insecure

some play nearside @ offside front lower trunion joints

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,807 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 62,807 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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280 EVX is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 280 EVX, 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

How do I check the history of 280 EVX?

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What year was 280 EVX registered?

280 EVX is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 1 December 1955.

Is 280 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 280 EVX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 280 EVX have outstanding finance?

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