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658 XVU

1954 Austin A30

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,274 mi
Last recorded61,274 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1954 Austin A3040,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration658 XVU
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 61,274 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 61,274 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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658 XVU is a 1954 Austin A30 in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1954 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 40,807 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 658 XVU, 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 72 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 658 XVU?

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What year was 658 XVU registered?

658 XVU is a 1954 Austin A30, first registered on 15 May 1954.

Is 658 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 658 XVU shows 2 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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