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ADR 17

1937 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,790 mi
Last recorded13,790 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADR 17
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1937
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,790 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Surface cracks to both rear tyres.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 13,790 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Surface cracks to both rear tyres.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,759 miles

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

Side wall cracks to both rear tyres.

Wiper blade split.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 13,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Spare tyre defective

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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ADR 17 is a 1937 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ADR 17, 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 89 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ADR 17 registered?

ADR 17 is a 1937 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 1 July 1937.

Is ADR 17 safe to buy?

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