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DSV 569

1984 Austin A30 Seven

Blue Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,869 mi
Last recorded53,869 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1984 Austin A30 Seven47,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSV 569
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 52,359 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,165 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,169 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,208 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,089 miles

front tyres perished

rear slave cylinder damp

slight play in front trunions

slight play in steering collumn

small split in tread of nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2011 43,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres perished

rear slave cylinder damp

slight play in front trunions

slight play in steering collumn

small split in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2009 43,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2009 43,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,046 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,033 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 569 is a 1984 Austin A30 Seven in Blue with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 569, 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 569 registered?

DSV 569 is a 1984 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 6 December 1984.

Is DSV 569 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSV 569 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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