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FSV 982

1987 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,282 mi
Last recorded27,282 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSV 982
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,282 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,986 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 26,056 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 25,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,413 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 25,411 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,158 miles

slight wear on o/s and n/s king pins

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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FSV 982 is a 1987 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FSV 982, 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 FSV 982 registered?

FSV 982 is a 1987 Austin A40, first registered on 22 January 1987.

Is FSV 982 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSV 982 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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