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434 XUN

1955 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,940 mi
Last recorded8,940 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 1955 Austin A30 Seven45,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration434 XUN
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,940 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,048 miles

O/s/f inner flitch/wheelarch is corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 8,044 miles

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

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

O/s/f inner flitch/wheelarch is corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 7,087 miles

Slight corrosion to o/s/f lower section of wing

Pass 16 Jul 2010 6,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 5,299 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,065 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 4,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 4,328 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 4,319 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKING FROM ENGINE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CARRIER LOOSE

N/S/R INDICATOR DAMAGED

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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434 XUN is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 434 XUN, 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.

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What year was 434 XUN registered?

434 XUN is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 15 April 1955.

Is 434 XUN safe to buy?

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