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XFF 133

1960 Austin A30 Seven

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,539 mi
Last recorded89,539 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1960 Austin A30 Seven33,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFF 133
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,539 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,104 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 88,075 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 88,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,446 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f wiper blade split at the ends.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 87,440 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

advise bodyshell corrosion

advise o/s & n/s bottom ball joint play

advise rear bumper loose

Pass 1 May 2012 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all brakes binding slightly

Fail 24 Apr 2012 87,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2011 86,622 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

corrosion o/s and n/s boot floor

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 85,119 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 85,053 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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XFF 133 is a 1960 Austin A30 Seven in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1960 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 33,919 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 XFF 133, 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 66 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 XFF 133 registered?

XFF 133 is a 1960 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 2 July 1960.

Is XFF 133 safe to buy?

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