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JOX 231

1949 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,536 mi
Last recorded58,536 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1949 Austin A4058,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOX 231
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1949
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,441 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 58,224 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 57,740 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 57,542 miles

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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JOX 231 is a 1949 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1949 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.9% with a typical mileage of 58,380 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 JOX 231, 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 77 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JOX 231 registered?

JOX 231 is a 1949 Austin A40, first registered on 29 August 1949.

Is JOX 231 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOX 231 shows 5 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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