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SYD 948

1954 Austin A30

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,730 mi
Last recorded32,730 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1954 Austin A3040,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYD 948
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 32,730 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 32,723 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 May 2012 32,541 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 32,538 miles

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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SYD 948 is a 1954 Austin A30 in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1954 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 40,807 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYD 948, 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 72 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SYD 948?

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What year was SYD 948 registered?

SYD 948 is a 1954 Austin A30, first registered on 24 December 1954.

Is SYD 948 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYD 948 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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