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792 UXH

1955 Austin A30 Seven

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,048 mi
Last recorded40,048 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1955 Austin A30 Seven45,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration792 UXH
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1955
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 40,048 miles

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

Front inner wings beginning to corrode

Oil on offside rear brake back-plate

x1 rear exhaust hanger off

Pass 6 Apr 2019 39,552 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 35,229 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 32,387 miles

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

nearside front brake imbalance marginal

Fail 9 Dec 2016 32,369 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket loose nut (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure loose bolt (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside front brake imbalance marginal

Pass 1 Dec 2015 28,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 24,406 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,560 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 12,886 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 11,365 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 11,354 miles

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2008 10,651 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight external leak o/s/r outter axle seal

slight play in all steering rods

Pass 11 May 2007 10,135 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 10,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2006 9,357 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 9,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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792 UXH is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 792 UXH, 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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792 UXH is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 23 April 1955.

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