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HAS 612

1953 Austin A40

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,811 mi
Last recorded27,811 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1953 Austin A4046,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAS 612
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 27,811 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 27,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 27,204 miles

movementin steering box lower arm

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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HAS 612 is a 1953 Austin A40 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HAS 612, 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 HAS 612?

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What year was HAS 612 registered?

HAS 612 is a 1953 Austin A40, first registered on 9 January 1953.

Is HAS 612 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAS 612 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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