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GSJ 729

1960 Austin A40

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,949 mi
Last recorded1,949 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin A4053,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSJ 729
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 1,949 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 3,881 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 3,881 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 3,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 1,229 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 1,197 miles

offside front chrome moulding adrift

power cable from solenoid to starter motor fouling body and steering box

slight play and lift in both front vertical links

throttle pedal sticking

Fail 10 Nov 2006 1,188 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

offside front chrome moulding adrift

power cable from solenoid to starter motor fouling body and steering box

slight play and lift in both vertical links

throttle pedal sticking

Pass 27 Sep 2005 98,106 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 98,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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GSJ 729 is a 1960 Austin A40 in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1960 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 53,821 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 GSJ 729, 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 66 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GSJ 729 registered?

GSJ 729 is a 1960 Austin A40, first registered on 6 October 1960.

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