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CFL 411

1954 Austin A30 Seven

Grey Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,605 mi
Last recorded57,605 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1954 Austin A30 Seven55,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFL 411
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1954
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 57,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 57,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in trunnions (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 57,207 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,094 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2017 56,848 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 May 2017 56,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,177 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,107 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 55,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

all four tyres are slightly perished

can't check brake fluid reservoir level without removal of components

fuel cap's sealing washer is in poor condition, but still seals ok.

n/s and o/s wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

n/s front steering idler assembly has slight play in shaft

o/s rear lever arm shock absorber's lower mounting to axle has a split pin in poor condition, but still locking the nut

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,847 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

all four tyres are slightly perished

can't check brake fluid reservoir level without removal of components

fuel cap's sealing washer is in poor condition, but still seals ok.

n/s and o/s wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

n/s front steering idler assembly has slight play in shaft

o/s rear lever arm shock absorber's lower mounting to axle has a split pin in poor condition, but still locking the nut

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,600 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 55,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 55,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 54,380 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 54,298 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 54,015 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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CFL 411 is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven in Grey with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1954 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 55,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CFL 411, 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 72 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 CFL 411 registered?

CFL 411 is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 1 May 1954.

Is CFL 411 safe to buy?

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