MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,907 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Austin A40?
Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for HVS 708 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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