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ESL 189

1999 Austin A40

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,416 mi
Last recorded76,416 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 189
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,416 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 75,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 75,661 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 75,428 miles

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

both top trunion bushes cracking,but no movement

brake pipe from reservoir heavily undersealed/oiled,slightly pitted

Fail 16 Jul 2008 75,425 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both top trunion bushes cracking but no movement

Pass 26 Jul 2007 75,220 miles

o/s/front brake slightly binding.both front flexi brake hoses cracking.n/s handbrake slightly down on performance

Pass 27 Jul 2006 74,935 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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ESL 189 is a 1999 Austin A40 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ESL 189, 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 27 years old, this Austin A40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ESL 189 registered?

ESL 189 is a 1999 Austin A40, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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