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EJG 946

1950 Austin A40

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

25,210 mi
Last recorded25,210 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1950 Austin A4021,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJG 946
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1950
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 May 2012 25,210 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 24,751 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,475 miles
Pass 28 May 2006 24,295 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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EJG 946 is a 1950 Austin A40 in Beige with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1950 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 21,600 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 EJG 946, 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 76 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJG 946 registered?

EJG 946 is a 1950 Austin A40, first registered on 1 October 1950.

Is EJG 946 safe to buy?

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