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JFO 513

1971 Austin A30 Seven

Blue Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,500 mi
Last recorded32,500 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFO 513
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,500 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Various bushes slightly detiorated

Fail 11 Sep 2015 32,500 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Various bushes slightly detiorated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 32,500 miles

OSR Shock Absorber - slight seepage

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,500 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 32,500 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,500 miles

23% imballace on front brakes.

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,500 miles

engine smokes at idle.

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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JFO 513 is a 1971 Austin A30 Seven in Blue with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JFO 513, 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 55 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JFO 513 registered?

JFO 513 is a 1971 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is JFO 513 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFO 513 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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