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KNR 170

1954 Austin A30

Cream Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,916 mi
Last recorded85,916 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1954 Austin A3040,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNR 170
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1954
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2006 85,916 miles

Play developing in all steering joints and gaiters split or missing - replace gaiters and grease all joints

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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KNR 170 is a 1954 Austin A30 in Cream with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 40,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNR 170, 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 72 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KNR 170 registered?

KNR 170 is a 1954 Austin A30, first registered on 1 May 1954.

Is KNR 170 safe to buy?

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