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MFO 896

1959 Austin A40

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,928 mi
Last recorded19,928 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1959 Austin A4054,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFO 896
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,311 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,199 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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MFO 896 is a 1959 Austin A40 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 54,690 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 MFO 896, 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 67 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MFO 896 registered?

MFO 896 is a 1959 Austin A40, first registered on 21 September 1959.

Is MFO 896 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFO 896 shows 3 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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