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KVL 122

1956 Austin A30

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,366 mi
Last recorded16,366 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1956 Austin A3056,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVL 122
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 14,814 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 14,193 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 14,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,116 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 12,925 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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KVL 122 is a 1956 Austin A30 in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1956 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 56,635 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KVL 122, 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 70 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KVL 122 registered?

KVL 122 is a 1956 Austin A30, first registered on 8 September 1956.

Is KVL 122 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVL 122 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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