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SFJ 769

2002 Austin A30

Green Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,371 mi
Last recorded3,371 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFJ 769
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 3,371 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 3,371 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 3,371 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2010 3,371 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 3,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 3,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 3,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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SFJ 769 is a 2002 Austin A30 in Green with a 850cc 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 SFJ 769, 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 24 years old, this Austin A30 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SFJ 769 registered?

SFJ 769 is a 2002 Austin A30, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is SFJ 769 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFJ 769 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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