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252 YUK

1961 Austin A40

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,647 mi
Last recorded53,647 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1961 Austin A4053,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration252 YUK
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 53,647 miles

Chassis showing signs of rust

Knock in steering box

Screen washers weak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 53,620 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Chassis showing signs of rust

Knock in steering box

Screen washers weak

Pass 7 May 2010 53,438 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 53,086 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 52,137 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 51,227 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 51,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,197 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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252 YUK is a 1961 Austin A40 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 53,620 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 252 YUK, 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 65 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 252 YUK registered?

252 YUK is a 1961 Austin A40, first registered on 16 February 1961.

Is 252 YUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 252 YUK 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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