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LRK 369

1953 Austin A30

Beige Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,571 mi
Last recorded74,571 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1953 Austin A3055,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRK 369
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1953
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,571 miles

Slight verticle play in front off side hub.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight verticle play in front offside hub

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,304 miles

near side front upper suspension worn

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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LRK 369 is a 1953 Austin A30 in Beige with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1953 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 55,710 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 LRK 369, 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 73 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LRK 369?

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What year was LRK 369 registered?

LRK 369 is a 1953 Austin A30, first registered on 1 September 1953.

Is LRK 369 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRK 369 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LRK 369 have outstanding finance?

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