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HSK 419

1985 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,447 mi
Last recorded82,447 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSK 419
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,447 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2011 81,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 81,926 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,538 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 80,538 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HSK 419 is a 1985 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HSK 419, 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 41 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HSK 419 registered?

HSK 419 is a 1985 Austin A40, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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