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MSJ 598

1982 Austin A30 Seven

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,715 mi
Last recorded2,715 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSJ 598
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 2,715 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

battery insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2010 99,527 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 96,861 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 96,087 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 13 Aug 2008 96,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering box

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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MSJ 598 is a 1982 Austin A30 Seven in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MSJ 598, 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 44 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSJ 598 registered?

MSJ 598 is a 1982 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 22 July 1982.

Is MSJ 598 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSJ 598 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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