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LYU 309

1951 Austin A40

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,158 mi
Last recorded82,158 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1951 Austin A4039,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYU 309
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1951
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,428 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 81,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 80,395 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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LYU 309 is a 1951 Austin A40 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1951 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 39,404 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 LYU 309, 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 75 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LYU 309 registered?

LYU 309 is a 1951 Austin A40, first registered on 1 May 1951.

Is LYU 309 safe to buy?

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