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BEJ 430

1952 Austin A40

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,760 mi
Last recorded38,760 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1952 Austin A4051,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEJ 430
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1952
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,760 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,371 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 38,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 37,485 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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BEJ 430 is a 1952 Austin A40 in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BEJ 430, 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 BEJ 430 registered?

BEJ 430 is a 1952 Austin A40, first registered on 1 January 1952.

Is BEJ 430 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEJ 430 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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