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358 XUS

1956 Austin A30

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,337 mi
Last recorded68,337 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1956 Austin A3056,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration358 XUS
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,337 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 68,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 68,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 68,336 miles

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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358 XUS is a 1956 Austin A30 in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1956 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 56,635 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 358 XUS, 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 70 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 358 XUS registered?

358 XUS is a 1956 Austin A30, first registered on 1 August 1956.

Is 358 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 358 XUS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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