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HVS 708

1952 Austin A40

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,907 mi
Last recorded43,907 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1952 Austin A4051,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVS 708
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,907 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,816 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,739 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,676 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,544 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2006 48,519 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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HVS 708 is a 1952 Austin A40 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1952 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 51,833 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 HVS 708, 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 74 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVS 708 registered?

HVS 708 is a 1952 Austin A40, first registered on 3 November 1952.

Is HVS 708 safe to buy?

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