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YSJ 300

1954 Austin A30

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,286 mi
Last recorded46,286 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1954 Austin A3040,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSJ 300
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,217 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 46,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 46,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 46,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise corrosion both sills

Pass 5 Dec 2005 48,105 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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YSJ 300 is a 1954 Austin A30 in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1954 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 40,807 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 YSJ 300, 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 72 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YSJ 300 registered?

YSJ 300 is a 1954 Austin A30, first registered on 31 December 1954.

Is YSJ 300 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSJ 300 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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