MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,647 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chassis showing signs of rust
Knock in steering box
Screen washers weak
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
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Austin A40?
Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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