MOT Status
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Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective secondary catch (3.1 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Horn control insecure switch (7.7 (b))
both front truninons slight play
clutch ante slip missing
fuel pipe condition( front)
handbrake cable fouling exhaust
rear axle slight oil leek
rear u bolts
windscreen condition
How Reliable is the Austin A40?
Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KHR 286 is a 1953 Austin A40 in Brown with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 KHR 286, 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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What year was KHR 286 registered?
KHR 286 is a 1953 Austin A40, first registered on 5 November 1953.
Is KHR 286 safe to buy?
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