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816 UYX

1987 Austin A40

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,152 mi
Last recorded36,152 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration816 UYX
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 36,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,781 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 35,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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816 UYX is a 1987 Austin A40 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 816 UYX, 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 39 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 816 UYX registered?

816 UYX is a 1987 Austin A40, first registered on 27 November 1987.

Is 816 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 816 UYX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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