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LRK 647

1952 Austin A40

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,839 mi
Last recorded8,839 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1952 Austin A4051,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRK 647
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1952
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 8,839 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 7,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 7,281 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 7,281 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 6,712 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 6,123 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 5,902 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 5,897 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2007 4,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 2,808 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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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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