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834 UKY

1953 Austin A40

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,211 mi
Last recorded6,211 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1953 Austin A4046,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration834 UKY
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1953
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 6,211 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 5,917 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f and n/s/f inner arches corroded

advise slight play in centre steering rod ball joints

advise slight play in steering linkages

Fail 9 Sep 2011 5,917 miles

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

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise o/s/f and n/s/f inner arches corroded

advise slight play in centre steering rod ball joints

advise slight play in steering linkages

Pass 7 Aug 2009 5,868 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 5,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 27,000 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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834 UKY is a 1953 Austin A40 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 834 UKY, 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 834 UKY registered?

834 UKY is a 1953 Austin A40, first registered on 3 November 1953.

Is 834 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 834 UKY shows 6 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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