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SOE 997

1955 Austin A30

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,053 mi
Last recorded72,053 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSOE 997
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,053 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,433 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,754 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 26,750 miles

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,151 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 95,302 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 78,437 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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SOE 997 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1955 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 50,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOE 997, 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 71 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 SOE 997 registered?

SOE 997 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 23 August 1955.

Is SOE 997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SOE 997 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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