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935 XUS

1952 Austin A40

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,258 mi
Last recorded41,258 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1952 Austin A4051,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration935 XUS
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,258 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 41,249 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front,centre and rear floors slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

nearside outersill corroded but in non-percribed area

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2009 41,239 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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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935 XUS is a 1952 Austin A40 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1952 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 51,833 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 935 XUS, 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 74 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 935 XUS registered?

935 XUS is a 1952 Austin A40, first registered on 9 December 1952.

Is 935 XUS safe to buy?

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