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UPO 840

1955 Austin A30

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40 mi
Last recorded40 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1955 Austin A3050,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPO 840
MakeAustin
ModelA30
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 40 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 14 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake cable miss aligned at rear

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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UPO 840 is a 1955 Austin A30 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 UPO 840, 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

How do I check the history of UPO 840?

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What year was UPO 840 registered?

UPO 840 is a 1955 Austin A30, first registered on 31 December 1955.

Is UPO 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPO 840 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 UPO 840 have outstanding finance?

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