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VYA 279

1955 Austin A30

Black Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,965 mi
Last recorded37,965 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYA 279
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,965 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 37,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,054 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,901 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,137 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 34,949 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 34,799 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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VYA 279 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Black with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYA 279, 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 VYA 279?

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What year was VYA 279 registered?

VYA 279 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 5 November 1955.

Is VYA 279 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYA 279 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VYA 279 have outstanding finance?

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