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TOD 880

1955 Austin A30

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,876 mi
Last recorded90,876 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOD 880
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 May 2010 90,876 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 90,866 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2007 90,813 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 90,617 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 90,284 miles

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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TOD 880 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TOD 880, 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

How do I check the history of TOD 880?

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What year was TOD 880 registered?

TOD 880 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 15 November 1955.

Is TOD 880 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TOD 880 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TOD 880 have outstanding finance?

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