MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,306 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Austin A40?
Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FVL 840 is a 1953 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1953 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,806 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 FVL 840, 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 73 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FVL 840?
You can check the full history of FVL 840 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FVL 840 registered?
FVL 840 is a 1953 Austin A40, first registered on 20 February 1953.
Is FVL 840 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FVL 840 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FVL 840 have outstanding finance?
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