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AV 8531

1997 Austin A30 Seven

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

533 mi
Last recorded533 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV 8531
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2009 533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 533 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 509 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 503 miles

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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AV 8531 is a 1997 Austin A30 Seven in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV 8531, 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 29 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AV 8531 registered?

AV 8531 is a 1997 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is AV 8531 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV 8531 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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