MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill in 2 places (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
all suspension bushes perished
o/s/f tyres perished
slight play in o/s and n/s steering idlers
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
all suspension bushes perished
o/s/f tyres perished
slight play in o/s and n/s steering idlers
How Reliable is the Austin A30?
Based on 1,408 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJY 98 is a 1956 Austin A30 in Grey with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 LJY 98, 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.
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LJY 98 is a 1956 Austin A30, first registered on 31 December 1956.
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