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DSV 543

1984 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,669 mi
Last recorded70,669 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1984 Austin A30 Seven47,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSV 543
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 70,669 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 70,665 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,649 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 70,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 32,819 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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DSV 543 is a 1984 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 47,003 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 DSV 543, 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 42 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSV 543 registered?

DSV 543 is a 1984 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 7 September 1984.

Is DSV 543 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSV 543 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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