MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,839 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front oil leak (heavy)
Nearside Front both indicators front white
Offside Front washer jet needs adjusting
all tyres are perished
slight play at steering wheel
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake Judder, Front And Rear
Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy
Offside Front wheel Slightly binding
Slight Exhaust Blow From Centre and Rear Sections
Slight Play On Steering Box
Slight Play on Nearside Inner Steering Arm
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Austin A40?
Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LRK 647 is a 1952 Austin A40 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LRK 647, 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 LRK 647 registered?
LRK 647 is a 1952 Austin A40, first registered on 31 December 1952.
Is LRK 647 safe to buy?
The MOT history for LRK 647 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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