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HSL 683

1957 Austin A30

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,135 mi
Last recorded33,135 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 683
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 33,135 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 33,135 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 33,135 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 33,135 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working on but not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fan belt extremely loose

Pass 9 Apr 2021 33,135 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox speed cable not seated correctly/loose

Offside Front Brake shim incorrectly seated and rubbing on disc

Fail 8 Apr 2021 33,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened loose between mountings and chassis (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox speed cable not seated correctly/loose

Offside Front Brake shim incorrectly seated and rubbing on disc

Fail 8 Mar 2019 33,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted FLEXI HOSE RUBBING ON WHEEL ON RIGHT HAND LOCK... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification HITTING ON EXHAUST... (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL LONG...

REAR HAND BRAKE RUBBER BACKING PLATE BOOTS MISSING...

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,135 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Rear exhaust tailpipe missing

Slight play in steering idler

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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HSL 683 is a 1957 Austin A30 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HSL 683, 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 69 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HSL 683 registered?

HSL 683 is a 1957 Austin A30, first registered on 22 July 1957.

Is HSL 683 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSL 683 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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