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ESU 979

1987 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,881 mi
Last recorded36,881 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESU 979
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 36,458 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 35,955 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,139 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,570 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,430 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 34,421 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,596 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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ESU 979 is a 1987 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ESU 979, 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 ESU 979 registered?

ESU 979 is a 1987 Austin A40, first registered on 16 November 1987.

Is ESU 979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESU 979 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ESU 979 have outstanding finance?

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