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VHY 939

1955 Austin A30

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,808 mi
Last recorded89,808 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHY 939
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,808 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 89,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2012 88,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 87,549 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 87,549 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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VHY 939 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Blue 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 VHY 939, 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 VHY 939 registered?

VHY 939 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 3 November 1955.

Is VHY 939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHY 939 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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