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1997 LJ

1982 Austin A40

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,364 mi
Last recorded51,364 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration1997 LJ
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,364 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,138 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,132 miles

rear spring mounts rubber splitting

slight play in kingpins

Fail 15 Jul 2014 50,128 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear spring mounts rubber splitting

slight play in kingpins

Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,046 miles

rear leaf springs dry

slight play in n/s and o/s front kingpins

Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,927 miles

slight lift in n/s and o/s kingpins

Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,096 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 48,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) 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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1997 LJ is a 1982 Austin A40 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 1997 LJ, 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 44 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1997 LJ registered?

1997 LJ is a 1982 Austin A40, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is 1997 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1997 LJ shows 8 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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