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FWC 38H

1970 Bsa B40

Silver Petrol 343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,527 mi
Last recorded27,527 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1970 Bsa B406,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWC 38H
MakeBsa
ModelB40
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine343cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,527 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 27,511 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 27,477 miles

How Reliable is the Bsa B40?

Based on 3,385 MOT tests across 673 vehicles.

91.6%
Pass Rate
127
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 11
Steering lock stop ineffective 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
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FWC 38H is a 1970 Bsa B40 in Silver with a 343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Bsa B40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 6,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bsa B40 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FWC 38H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bsa B40 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 56 years old, this Bsa B40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWC 38H?

You can check the full history of FWC 38H by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FWC 38H registered?

FWC 38H is a 1970 Bsa B40, first registered on 15 April 1970.

Is FWC 38H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWC 38H shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FWC 38H have outstanding finance?

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