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357 DBF

1962 Austin A40

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,472 mi
Last recorded37,472 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1962 Austin A4049,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration357 DBF
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,472 miles

play in both front suspension kingpins

play in steering

Fail 11 Sep 2017 37,459 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in both front suspension kingpins

play in steering

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 37,156 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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357 DBF is a 1962 Austin A40 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1962 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 49,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 357 DBF, 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 64 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 357 DBF registered?

357 DBF is a 1962 Austin A40, first registered on 18 May 1962.

Is 357 DBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 357 DBF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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