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JAS 942

1981 Austin A40

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,889 mi
Last recorded8,889 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAS 942
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2012 8,889 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 8,831 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 8,660 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 8,489 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,269 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 8,100 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 7,908 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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JAS 942 is a 1981 Austin A40 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JAS 942, 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 45 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JAS 942 registered?

JAS 942 is a 1981 Austin A40, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is JAS 942 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAS 942 shows 7 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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