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TMC 612M

1973 Austin A30

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,709 mi
Last recorded47,709 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMC 612M
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,709 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 47,709 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,667 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 47,665 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,629 miles

Oil leak

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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TMC 612M is a 1973 Austin A30 in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TMC 612M, 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 53 years old, this Austin A30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TMC 612M registered?

TMC 612M is a 1973 Austin A30, first registered on 15 November 1973.

Is TMC 612M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMC 612M shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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