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OSK 708

1955 Austin A30 Seven

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,716 mi
Last recorded81,716 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1955 Austin A30 Seven45,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSK 708
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 81,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin bottom. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 81,716 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin bottom. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 80,497 miles

oil leak from rear hub seal onto rear wheel and tyre.

slight play in steering idler arm bushes.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 80,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,224 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,015 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,747 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 79,572 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2012 78,873 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 78,873 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight scratching to windscreen

Fail 24 Jun 2011 77,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight scratching to windscreen

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 76,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 76,407 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 76,407 miles

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

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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OSK 708 is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1955 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 45,162 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 Seven fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OSK 708, 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 71 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OSK 708 registered?

OSK 708 is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 15 November 1955.

Is OSK 708 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSK 708 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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