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VRL 705

1956 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,593 mi
Last recorded71,593 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1956 Austin A30 Seven44,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 705
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 71,593 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 71,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight up and down play in steering box but serviceable

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,708 miles

advise slight play in steering box drop arm but servicable

Pass 10 May 2008 68,258 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 68,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,020 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 67,075 miles

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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VRL 705 is a 1956 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1956 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 44,004 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 VRL 705, 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 70 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 VRL 705 registered?

VRL 705 is a 1956 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 10 January 1956.

Is VRL 705 safe to buy?

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