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OOB 800

1999 Austin A30

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,152 mi
Last recorded85,152 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOB 800
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,152 miles

n/s/r axle seal leaking.

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracking.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 85,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracking.

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 4 May 2011 85,128 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 85,128 miles

Offside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 85,104 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 84,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 83,888 miles

n/s/f swivel pin - slight play in lower bush, but serviceable. †o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy, but serviceable.

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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OOB 800 is a 1999 Austin A30 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OOB 800, 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 27 years old, this Austin A30 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OOB 800 registered?

OOB 800 is a 1999 Austin A30, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is OOB 800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOB 800 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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