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EEJ 293

1955 Austin A30

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

214 mi
Last recorded214 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEJ 293
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 214 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 214 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 98,706 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 98,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,706 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 98,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 97,586 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 97,556 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 97,391 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 76,530 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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EEJ 293 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EEJ 293, 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

How do I check the history of EEJ 293?

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What year was EEJ 293 registered?

EEJ 293 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 18 June 1955.

Is EEJ 293 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEJ 293 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EEJ 293 have outstanding finance?

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