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EEJ 869

1955 Austin A30

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,046 mi
Last recorded34,046 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEJ 869
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,046 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 34,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Diff oil seal has severe oil leak

Offside Rear Hub oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,993 miles

Differential oil seal leaking.

Offside rear Hub oil seal seeping slightly.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 33,983 miles

pinion oil seal leaking

rear hub oil seal leaking o/s

Fail 4 Apr 2014 33,983 miles

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

pinion oil seal leaking

rear hub oil seal leaking o/s

Pass 20 Apr 2013 33,936 miles

Offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2013 33,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,932 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,853 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 33,853 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,754 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin A30?

Based on 1,408 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
166
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
brake recording little or no effort 44
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
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EEJ 869 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1955 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 50,843 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EEJ 869, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A30 typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 71 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EEJ 869 registered?

EEJ 869 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 22 December 1955.

Is EEJ 869 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEJ 869 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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