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JVS 216

1953 Austin A30

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,452 mi
Last recorded38,452 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1953 Austin A3055,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVS 216
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2007 38,452 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside idler slight play

nearside jacking point corroded

nearside king pin has lift

offside king pin slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,261 miles

play in front shocker arms †lift in n/s king pin

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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JVS 216 is a 1953 Austin A30 in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 55,710 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 JVS 216, 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 73 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JVS 216 registered?

JVS 216 is a 1953 Austin A30, first registered on 2 November 1953.

Is JVS 216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVS 216 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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