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YFO 112

1953 Austin A30 Seven

Beige Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,171 mi
Last recorded19,171 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1953 Austin A30 Seven41,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFO 112
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1953
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 19,171 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 May 2013 19,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 May 2012 16,087 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,148 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 9,976 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 7,666 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 4,816 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 4,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 2,129 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 2,129 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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YFO 112 is a 1953 Austin A30 Seven in Beige with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1953 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 41,647 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 YFO 112, 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 73 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 YFO 112 registered?

YFO 112 is a 1953 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 7 August 1953.

Is YFO 112 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFO 112 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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