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KOF 144E

1967 Austin A40

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,920 mi
Last recorded4,920 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1967 Austin A4054,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKOF 144E
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1967
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 4,920 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills slightly corroded

under body slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2017 4,914 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills slightly corroded

under body slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 4,882 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

slight lift in nearside frontlower trunion

Pass 26 Oct 2015 4,796 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 4,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 4,648 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 4,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 4,531 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 8 Sep 2010 4,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 4,497 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 4,343 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 4,275 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,580 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 40,580 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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KOF 144E is a 1967 Austin A40 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1967 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 54,514 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 KOF 144E, 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 59 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KOF 144E registered?

KOF 144E is a 1967 Austin A40, first registered on 11 June 1967.

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