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TUO 377

1955 Austin A30

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,129 mi
Last recorded74,129 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUO 377
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 74,129 miles

Nearside headlight beam pattern unusual

Rear spring bushings a little worn

Some play/wear in king pins

Fail 11 Apr 2012 74,129 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside headlight beam pattern unusual

Rear spring bushings a little worn

Some play/wear in king pins

Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,129 miles

Front shock absorbers nearing minimum damping effect

Fail 1 Sep 2009 74,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small amount of wear king pins

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,013 miles

small amount of wear king pins

Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,159 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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TUO 377 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TUO 377, 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

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What year was TUO 377 registered?

TUO 377 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 25 August 1955.

Is TUO 377 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUO 377 shows 6 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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