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GCO 181

1951 Austin A40

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,565 mi
Last recorded25,565 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1951 Austin A4039,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCO 181
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1951
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2012 25,565 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,065 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,193 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 23,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight cracking o/sidefront tyre wall

wear on steering relay & box

Pass 6 Dec 2005 22,291 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front tyre perishing to walls

o/s rear tyre wall perishing and tread nearing wear limits

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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GCO 181 is a 1951 Austin A40 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1951 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 39,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCO 181, 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 75 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCO 181 registered?

GCO 181 is a 1951 Austin A40, first registered on 24 March 1951.

Is GCO 181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCO 181 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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