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747 YUK

1954 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,681 mi
Last recorded44,681 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1954 Austin A4051,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration747 YUK
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,681 miles

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTY CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 44,681 miles

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

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTY CRACKING ON OUTER EDGE

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,681 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,681 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,672 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,672 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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747 YUK is a 1954 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1954 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 51,962 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 747 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 72 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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747 YUK is a 1954 Austin A40, first registered on 17 June 1954.

Is 747 YUK safe to buy?

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