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FAS 667

1955 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,124 mi
Last recorded86,124 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1955 Austin A30 Seven45,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 667
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,124 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 86,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 86,124 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,124 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front steering idler has slight wear in a pin or bush

Fail 4 Jun 2010 86,124 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front steering idler has slight wear in a pin or bush

Pass 8 Dec 2008 86,124 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 86,124 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 86,124 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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FAS 667 is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1955 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 45,162 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 FAS 667, 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 71 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 FAS 667 registered?

FAS 667 is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 2 July 1955.

Is FAS 667 safe to buy?

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