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606 XUV

1986 Austin A40

Cream Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,422 mi
Last recorded34,422 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

Registration606 XUV
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 33,748 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 33,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,307 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 33,303 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,933 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,865 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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606 XUV is a 1986 Austin A40 in Cream with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 606 XUV, 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 40 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 606 XUV?

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What year was 606 XUV registered?

606 XUV is a 1986 Austin A40, first registered on 26 August 1986.

Is 606 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 606 XUV 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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