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LAM 938

1954 Austin A40

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,788 mi
Last recorded55,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1954 Austin A4051,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAM 938
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 55,788 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,015 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 51,612 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,285 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 51,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 50,950 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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