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VKR 951

1955 Austin A30

Grey Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,400 mi
Last recorded51,400 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKR 951
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,191 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 51,191 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,833 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,742 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 50,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,141 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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VKR 951 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Grey with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKR 951, 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 VKR 951?

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What year was VKR 951 registered?

VKR 951 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 1 October 1955.

Is VKR 951 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKR 951 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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