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RYU 839

1955 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,172 mi
Last recorded35,172 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1955 Austin A30 Seven45,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYU 839
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 35,172 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 35,172 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 35,172 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 35,172 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 35,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 35,172 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 35,172 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 35,172 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 35,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Service 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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RYU 839 is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RYU 839, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RYU 839?

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What year was RYU 839 registered?

RYU 839 is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 8 November 1955.

Is RYU 839 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYU 839 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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