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VFF 541

1990 Austin A30 Seven

Black Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,949 mi
Last recorded30,949 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFF 541
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,949 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 30,949 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,921 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 30,921 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,896 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,893 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 30,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,862 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 30,859 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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VFF 541 is a 1990 Austin A30 Seven in Black with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VFF 541, 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 36 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VFF 541 registered?

VFF 541 is a 1990 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is VFF 541 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFF 541 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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