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364 XVA

1953 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,236 mi
Last recorded67,236 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1953 Austin A4046,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration364 XVA
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,236 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 67,160 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight steering wheel play

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,065 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,045 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 65,997 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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364 XVA is a 1953 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1953 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 364 XVA, 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 73 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 364 XVA registered?

364 XVA is a 1953 Austin A40, first registered on 18 November 1953.

Is 364 XVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 364 XVA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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