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WUM 38

1986 Austin A30

Grey Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

668 mi
Last recorded668 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUM 38
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 668 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 6,380 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 6,323 miles

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

Corrosion to centre of nearside inner sill - not prescribed area

Pass 14 Oct 2013 6,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 3,971 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 3,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Outer Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 3,405 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 3,405 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 2,637 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 1,880 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 42,761 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 42,828 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 42,828 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 42,828 miles

Centre Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

unable to open offside rear door from outside

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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WUM 38 is a 1986 Austin A30 in Grey with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WUM 38, 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 40 years old, this Austin A30 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WUM 38 registered?

WUM 38 is a 1986 Austin A30, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is WUM 38 safe to buy?

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