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784 UXB

1954 Austin A30

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,077 mi
Last recorded49,077 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1954 Austin A3040,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration784 UXB
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,077 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 49,077 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,077 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,077 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 49,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r foot and h/brake slightly low

Pass 13 Aug 2005 49,077 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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784 UXB is a 1954 Austin A30 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 784 UXB, 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

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What year was 784 UXB registered?

784 UXB is a 1954 Austin A30, first registered on 23 September 1954.

Is 784 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 784 UXB shows 6 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.

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