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OVS 199

1956 Austin A30 Seven

Grey Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

887 mi
Last recorded887 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1956 Austin A30 Seven44,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVS 199
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2012 887 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 846 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 758 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 733 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 625 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 519 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 362 miles

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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OVS 199 is a 1956 Austin A30 Seven in Grey with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 44,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVS 199, 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 70 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OVS 199?

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What year was OVS 199 registered?

OVS 199 is a 1956 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 25 September 1956.

Is OVS 199 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVS 199 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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