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OLV 667

1953 Austin A30

Blue Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,706 mi
Last recorded38,706 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1953 Austin A3055,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLV 667
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1953
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,706 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 38,652 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,617 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,429 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 38,429 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 38,018 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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OLV 667 is a 1953 Austin A30 in Blue with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OLV 667, 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

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What year was OLV 667 registered?

OLV 667 is a 1953 Austin A30, first registered on 15 September 1953.

Is OLV 667 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLV 667 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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