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UKE 466

1954 Austin A30 Seven

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

56,989 mi
Last recorded56,989 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1954 Austin A30 Seven55,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKE 466
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 56,985 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres perished and cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2010 56,970 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f lower swivel bush slight play

n/s/r tyre perished

number plate lamp dim

Pass 24 May 2006 56,488 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 56,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 56,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake back damp

o/s/f king pin top bush has slight play

oil leak

slight play in steering system

How Reliable is the Austin A30 Seven?

Based on 3,348 MOT tests across 650 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
273
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
650
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 104
brake recording little or no effort 95
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 91
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 91
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 83
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UKE 466 is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1954 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 55,444 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 Seven fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UKE 466, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A30 Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 72 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UKE 466 registered?

UKE 466 is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 31 December 1954.

Is UKE 466 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKE 466 shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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