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XKK 363

1956 Austin A30

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

1,290 mi
Last recorded1,290 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1956 Austin A3056,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKK 363
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 1,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,113 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,007 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,843 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,661 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,296 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,296 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,296 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,296 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,296 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 53,296 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,296 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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XKK 363 is a 1956 Austin A30 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1956 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 56,635 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 XKK 363, 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 70 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 XKK 363?

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What year was XKK 363 registered?

XKK 363 is a 1956 Austin A30, first registered on 21 April 1956.

Is XKK 363 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKK 363 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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