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EV 8880

1933 Austin A30 Seven

Yellow Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,017 mi
Last recorded39,017 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV 8880
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1933
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 39,017 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,017 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,415 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 38,415 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,118 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,536 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 37,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,192 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 37,192 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,990 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 36,990 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,325 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 35,752 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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EV 8880 is a 1933 Austin A30 Seven in Yellow with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EV 8880, 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 93 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 EV 8880 registered?

EV 8880 is a 1933 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 20 January 1933.

Is EV 8880 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV 8880 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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