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SYC 358

1954 Austin A30

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1954 Austin A3040,807 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYC 358
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1954
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019
Fail 14 Jan 2019

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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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SYC 358 is a 1954 Austin A30 in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1954 Austin A30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 40,807 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 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SYC 358, 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 72 years old, this Austin A30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SYC 358?

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What year was SYC 358 registered?

SYC 358 is a 1954 Austin A30, first registered on 12 October 1954.

Is SYC 358 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYC 358 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SYC 358 have outstanding finance?

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