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FJY 50D

1966 Austin A40

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,897 mi
Last recorded37,897 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1966 Austin A4064,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJY 50D
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,897 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 37,897 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Braking system leaking pressure switch (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,757 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,648 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,828 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 36,742 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 365,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FJY 50D is a 1966 Austin A40 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1966 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 64,089 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJY 50D, 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 60 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJY 50D registered?

FJY 50D is a 1966 Austin A40, first registered on 1 September 1966.

Is FJY 50D safe to buy?

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