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EGC 162J

1970 Bsa B40

Silver Petrol 343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,079 mi
Last recorded6,079 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1970 Bsa B406,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGC 162J
MakeBsa
ModelB40
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine343cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2010 6,079 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 6,078 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 5,637 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 May 2007 5,578 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 5,340 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Bsa B40?

Based on 3,385 MOT tests across 673 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Steering lock stop ineffective 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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EGC 162J is a 1970 Bsa B40 in Silver with a 343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 6,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa B40 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGC 162J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B40 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Bsa B40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGC 162J registered?

EGC 162J is a 1970 Bsa B40, first registered on 14 August 1970.

Is EGC 162J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGC 162J shows 5 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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