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986 EMY

1995 Austin A30 Seven

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,115 mi
Last recorded70,115 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration986 EMY
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 70,115 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 70,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 69,837 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 68,394 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 67,580 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 66,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,538 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,654 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,934 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 63,474 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,474 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,474 miles

Cracks in nearside front tyre

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear seats been removed, when inspected. Seatbelts still working correctly

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

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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986 EMY is a 1995 Austin A30 Seven in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 986 EMY, 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 31 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 986 EMY registered?

986 EMY is a 1995 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is 986 EMY safe to buy?

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