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LJY 98

1956 Austin A30

Grey Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,841 mi
Last recorded81,841 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1956 Austin A3056,635 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJY 98
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 81,841 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 81,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 81,842 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 81,841 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,796 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 81,796 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 81,605 miles

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.

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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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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