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PLD 483

1954 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,361 mi
Last recorded45,361 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1954 Austin A30 Seven55,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLD 483
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,361 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,091 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,780 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 44,779 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2006 44,673 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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PLD 483 is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1954 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 55,444 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 PLD 483, 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 72 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PLD 483 registered?

PLD 483 is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 11 November 1954.

Is PLD 483 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLD 483 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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