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PYV 163

1955 Austin A30

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,274 mi
Last recorded56,274 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYV 163
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 56,274 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 56,274 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 51,876 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 51,876 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 51,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 51,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,876 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,876 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 51,876 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 51,876 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,876 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,876 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,876 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 93,306 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 93,306 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 92,117 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 92,117 miles

Offside Inner Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 91,665 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 91,388 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 91,335 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 91,147 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 91,147 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 90,117 miles

n/s/f inner arch has fibre glass an d o/s/f floor corroded not structure

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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PYV 163 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYV 163, 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

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What year was PYV 163 registered?

PYV 163 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 1 June 1955.

Is PYV 163 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYV 163 shows 25 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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