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DFH 244A

1955 Austin A30

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,262 mi
Last recorded42,262 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 244A
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,188 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,155 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,115 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,881 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,881 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 41,813 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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DFH 244A is a 1955 Austin A30 in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DFH 244A, 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 DFH 244A registered?

DFH 244A is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 27 June 1955.

Is DFH 244A safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFH 244A shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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