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209 XNO

1961 Austin A40

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,656 mi
Last recorded51,656 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1961 Austin A4053,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration209 XNO
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 51,656 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 51,656 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering idler slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunnions slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower trunnions have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 50,401 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,391 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,380 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 50,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 50,315 miles

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

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 50,311 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,300 miles

Offside Front kingpin assembly has slight wear

Fail 7 Apr 2016 50,300 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage all bumper brackets (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front kingpin assembly has slight wear

Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,228 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,165 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,098 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,081 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering linkage

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in steering linkage.

Fail 7 May 2009 49,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front king pins have play ??

rear exhaust repaired ??/

steering system has play???

vehicle structure has had extensive repair work carried out???

Pass 7 May 2009 49,901 miles

front king pins have play ??

rear exhaust repaired ??/

steering system has play???

vehicle structure has had extensive repair work carried out???

Pass 10 May 2007 49,879 miles

n/s/front wheel bearing has play

steering system has a degree of play in the idler arm

Pass 24 Sep 2005 49,868 miles

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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209 XNO is a 1961 Austin A40 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 53,620 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 A40 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 212 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 209 XNO, 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 65 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 209 XNO registered?

209 XNO is a 1961 Austin A40, first registered on 13 June 1961.

Is 209 XNO safe to buy?

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