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BSK 916

1953 Austin A30 Seven

Red Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,549 mi
Last recorded17,549 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1953 Austin A30 Seven41,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 916
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,549 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,988 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 16,329 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,329 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,709 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 15,709 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,158 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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BSK 916 is a 1953 Austin A30 Seven in Red with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1953 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 41,647 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 BSK 916, 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 73 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BSK 916?

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What year was BSK 916 registered?

BSK 916 is a 1953 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 31 December 1953.

Is BSK 916 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSK 916 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BSK 916 have outstanding finance?

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