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GFO 716

1957 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,104 mi
Last recorded43,104 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 716
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,104 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,365 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,336 miles

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

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

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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GFO 716 is a 1957 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GFO 716, 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 69 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of GFO 716?

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What year was GFO 716 registered?

GFO 716 is a 1957 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 22 January 1957.

Is GFO 716 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFO 716 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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