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ARH 102B

1997 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,183 mi
Last recorded20,183 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 102B
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 20,183 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 20,137 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 20,110 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 19,365 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,074 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,851 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,367 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 17,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,254 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 17,245 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,883 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,733 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,808 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,065 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 13,696 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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ARH 102B is a 1997 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ARH 102B, 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 29 years old, this Austin A40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ARH 102B registered?

ARH 102B is a 1997 Austin A40, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is ARH 102B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARH 102B shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARH 102B have outstanding finance?

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