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TKN 209

1954 Austin A30

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,959 mi
Last recorded27,959 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1954 Austin A3040,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKN 209
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 27,959 miles

Nearside floor pan badly repaired

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Fail 25 Apr 2008 27,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside and offside front floor pans badly repaired

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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TKN 209 is a 1954 Austin A30 in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 TKN 209, 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.

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What year was TKN 209 registered?

TKN 209 is a 1954 Austin A30, first registered on 4 October 1954.

Is TKN 209 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKN 209 shows 2 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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