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530 YUB

1962 Austin A40

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,418 mi
Last recorded50,418 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1962 Austin A4049,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration530 YUB
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 50,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,407 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 50,407 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,397 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 50,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer sill corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,935 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 49,761 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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530 YUB is a 1962 Austin A40 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1962 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 49,354 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 530 YUB, 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 64 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 530 YUB registered?

530 YUB is a 1962 Austin A40, first registered on 19 April 1962.

Is 530 YUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 530 YUB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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