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LVS 184

1955 Austin A30

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,217 mi
Last recorded29,217 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVS 184
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 29,217 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,217 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 29,217 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,217 miles

Oil leak

slight play in the steering

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,217 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,217 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 29,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,217 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 29,217 miles

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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LVS 184 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1955 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 50,843 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 LVS 184, 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 71 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 LVS 184?

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What year was LVS 184 registered?

LVS 184 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 16 December 1955.

Is LVS 184 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVS 184 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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