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SVK 766

1985 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,767 mi
Last recorded66,767 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVK 766
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 66,767 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 66,767 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,671 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 66,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2007 66,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight slack in steering box.

Pass 29 May 2007 66,416 miles

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

slight slack in steering box.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 66,331 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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SVK 766 is a 1985 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVK 766, 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 41 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SVK 766 registered?

SVK 766 is a 1985 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 7 February 1985.

Is SVK 766 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVK 766 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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