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YPD 315

1955 Austin A30

Grey Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,326 mi
Last recorded3,326 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPD 315
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2011 3,326 miles

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 3,243 miles

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 2,854 miles

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 2,631 miles

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 2,410 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front drivers floorpan and passenger floorpan corrosion starting

handbrake lever pivot bracket slightly corroded

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

oil leak

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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YPD 315 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Grey with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YPD 315, 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 YPD 315 registered?

YPD 315 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 1 October 1955.

Is YPD 315 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPD 315 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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