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MYD 727

1951 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,277 mi
Last recorded2,277 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1951 Austin A4039,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYD 727
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 2,277 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 2,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,243 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 11,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,658 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,680 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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MYD 727 is a 1951 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1951 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 39,404 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 MYD 727, 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 75 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 MYD 727 registered?

MYD 727 is a 1951 Austin A40, first registered on 5 April 1951.

Is MYD 727 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYD 727 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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