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KFO 397

1982 Austin A30

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,869 mi
Last recorded81,869 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFO 397
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 81,869 miles

slight oil leak n/s/r axle

Pass 16 Nov 2010 81,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 81,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 81,869 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 81,869 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 81,869 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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KFO 397 is a 1982 Austin A30 in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KFO 397, 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 44 years old, this Austin A30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KFO 397 registered?

KFO 397 is a 1982 Austin A30, first registered on 15 February 1982.

Is KFO 397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFO 397 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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