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894 XVW

1956 Austin A30

Black Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,015 mi
Last recorded60,015 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1956 Austin A3056,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration894 XVW
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2022 60,015 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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894 XVW is a 1956 Austin A30 in Black with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 894 XVW, 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 894 XVW registered?

894 XVW is a 1956 Austin A30, first registered on 17 March 1956.

Is 894 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 894 XVW shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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