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YPF 86

1981 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,611 mi
Last recorded14,611 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPF 86
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,611 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

slight rear axle diff oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,589 miles

slight oil leak from rear of gearbox

Pass 20 Mar 2010 14,262 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 14,242 miles

Centre Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside drop link has slight play in the bushes

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,060 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play detected on both nearside and offside drop link arm bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 12,515 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,472 miles

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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YPF 86 is a 1981 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YPF 86, 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 45 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of YPF 86?

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What year was YPF 86 registered?

YPF 86 is a 1981 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 5 February 1981.

Is YPF 86 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPF 86 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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