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OPC 465

1983 Austin A40

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,752 mi
Last recorded36,752 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPC 465
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 36,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 May 2010 36,748 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 36,639 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,470 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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OPC 465 is a 1983 Austin A40 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPC 465, 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 43 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OPC 465 registered?

OPC 465 is a 1983 Austin A40, first registered on 31 August 1983.

Is OPC 465 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPC 465 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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