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KVL 176

1956 Austin A30 Seven

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,343 mi
Last recorded44,343 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1956 Austin A30 Seven44,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVL 176
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2025 44,343 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 44,041 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 43,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 42,795 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 42,192 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,857 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,812 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,802 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,796 miles

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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KVL 176 is a 1956 Austin A30 Seven in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 44,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVL 176, 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 70 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KVL 176?

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What year was KVL 176 registered?

KVL 176 is a 1956 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 1 October 1956.

Is KVL 176 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVL 176 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KVL 176 have outstanding finance?

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