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RFF 148

1955 Austin A30 Seven

White Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

43,826 mi
Last recorded43,826 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1955 Austin A30 Seven45,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFF 148
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1955
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,826 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 43,790 miles

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

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

o/s/r body structure holed

Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,202 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 30,202 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 30,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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RFF 148 is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven in White with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1955 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 45,162 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RFF 148, 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 71 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 RFF 148 registered?

RFF 148 is a 1955 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 27 January 1955.

Is RFF 148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFF 148 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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