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WSJ 486

1954 Austin A30 Seven

Green Petrol 803cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,343 mi
Last recorded28,343 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1954 Austin A30 Seven55,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSJ 486
MakeAustin
ModelA30 Seven
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine803cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2014 28,343 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 28,343 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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WSJ 486 is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven in Green with a 803cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1954 Austin A30 Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 55,444 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 Seven fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WSJ 486, 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 72 years old, this Austin A30 Seven is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of WSJ 486?

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What year was WSJ 486 registered?

WSJ 486 is a 1954 Austin A30 Seven, first registered on 1 December 1954.

Is WSJ 486 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSJ 486 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.

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