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PFO 121

1954 Austin A30 Seven

Green Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,244 mi
Last recorded68,244 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1954 Austin A30 Seven55,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFO 121
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,244 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

General surface corrosion to whole chassis and underbody

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 68,248 miles

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

chassis has light surface rust

Fail 2 Jun 2011 68,244 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis has light surface rust

Fail 16 May 2011 68,244 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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PFO 121 is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven in Green with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1954 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 55,444 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 PFO 121, 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 72 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 PFO 121 registered?

PFO 121 is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 1 December 1954.

Is PFO 121 safe to buy?

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