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FAS 233

2002 Austin A40

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

82,048 mi
Last recorded82,048 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 233
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2006 82,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack

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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FAS 233 is a 2002 Austin A40 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 FAS 233, 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 24 years old, this Austin A40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FAS 233 registered?

FAS 233 is a 2002 Austin A40, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is FAS 233 safe to buy?

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