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139 KRF

1981 Austin A40

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,130 mi
Last recorded32,130 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration139 KRF
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,130 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 32,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,757 miles

Minimal play in steering box

Play in nearside lower truniuon

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,751 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Minimal play in steering box

Play in nearside lower truniuon

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Austin A40?

Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
269
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
1,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 204
brake binding 147
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 137
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
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139 KRF is a 1981 Austin A40 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Austin A40 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 212 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 139 KRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A40 typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 45 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 139 KRF registered?

139 KRF is a 1981 Austin A40, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is 139 KRF safe to buy?

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