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MTJ 175

1951 Austin A40

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,299 mi
Last recorded42,299 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1951 Austin A4039,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTJ 175
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1951
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 42,299 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 41,240 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,861 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 38,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 36,277 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 36,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 33,455 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 31,499 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 28,271 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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MTJ 175 is a 1951 Austin A40 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 MTJ 175, 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 MTJ 175 registered?

MTJ 175 is a 1951 Austin A40, first registered on 15 March 1951.

Is MTJ 175 safe to buy?

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