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VYA 897

1955 Austin A30

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,645 mi
Last recorded56,645 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYA 897
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,645 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 56,645 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 56,645 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 56,649 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 56,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 56,645 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 897 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYA 897, 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 VYA 897 registered?

VYA 897 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 1 December 1955.

Is VYA 897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYA 897 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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