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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)
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
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
o/s/front brake slightly binding.both front flexi brake hoses cracking.n/s handbrake slightly down on performance
How Reliable is the Austin A40?
Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is ESL 189 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ESL 189 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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