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525 GEV

1956 Austin A40

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,550 mi
Last recorded10,550 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1956 Austin A4033,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration525 GEV
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 10,550 miles

under body & brake pipes heavily covered in underseal

Pass 2 Aug 2008 10,531 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 10,531 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2007 10,531 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2007 10,531 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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525 GEV is a 1956 Austin A40 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1956 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 33,730 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 525 GEV, 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 70 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 525 GEV registered?

525 GEV is a 1956 Austin A40, first registered on 24 March 1956.

Is 525 GEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 525 GEV 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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