MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,803 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
Nearside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not retract smoothly (1.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight play in steering box output shaft
How Reliable is the Austin A40?
Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GPN 971 is a 1953 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 GPN 971, 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.
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How do I check the history of GPN 971?
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What year was GPN 971 registered?
GPN 971 is a 1953 Austin A40, first registered on 25 March 1953.
Is GPN 971 safe to buy?
The MOT history for GPN 971 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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