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GLH 108C

1965 Austin A40

Grey Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,050 mi
Last recorded21,050 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1965 Austin A4049,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLH 108C
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,050 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 17,543 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 17,532 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2015 13,806 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 9,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S outer sill rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres are starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2011 7,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 51,360 miles

both rear shock absorber bottom bushes are starting to perish

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front track rod end has slight play

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

vehicle underbody has been welded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 1,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in steering idler!

Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,489 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 29,486 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 29,729 miles

Brake binding

Rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion to offside outer sill to floor

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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GLH 108C is a 1965 Austin A40 in Grey with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1965 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 49,897 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 GLH 108C, 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 61 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GLH 108C registered?

GLH 108C is a 1965 Austin A40, first registered on 17 September 1965.

Is GLH 108C safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLH 108C shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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