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DAS 665

1961 Austin A40

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,733 mi
Last recorded45,733 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1961 Austin A4053,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAS 665
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,733 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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DAS 665 is a 1961 Austin A40 in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 53,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DAS 665, 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 65 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAS 665 registered?

DAS 665 is a 1961 Austin A40, first registered on 1 October 1961.

Is DAS 665 safe to buy?

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