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UUR 399

1955 Austin A30

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,344 mi
Last recorded61,344 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUR 399
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 61,344 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,774 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 52,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 52,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhast rubber slightly deterated rear

Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 50,518 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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UUR 399 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UUR 399, 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 UUR 399 registered?

UUR 399 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 1 July 1955.

Is UUR 399 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUR 399 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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