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LOD 265

1989 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,671 mi
Last recorded30,671 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOD 265
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,671 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,615 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 30,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,552 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 30,552 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LOD 265 is a 1989 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LOD 265, 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 37 years old, this Austin A40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LOD 265 registered?

LOD 265 is a 1989 Austin A40, first registered on 9 February 1989.

Is LOD 265 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOD 265 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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