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RLR 284

1955 Austin A30

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,225 mi
Last recorded52,225 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLR 284
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,225 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,199 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,515 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,625 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 7,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 4,719 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 98,721 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 98,721 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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RLR 284 is a 1955 Austin A30 in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RLR 284, 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.

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What year was RLR 284 registered?

RLR 284 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 13 July 1955.

Is RLR 284 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLR 284 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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