MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All four jacking points corroded
Brakes slightly pull to the left
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
Slight play in steering box
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all 4 jacking points corroded
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight air leak (inlet)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin A40?
Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LAM 938 is a 1954 Austin A40 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1954 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 51,962 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 LAM 938, 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 72 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was LAM 938 registered?
LAM 938 is a 1954 Austin A40, first registered on 12 July 1954.
Is LAM 938 safe to buy?
The MOT history for LAM 938 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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