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MUV 677

1952 Austin A40

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,234 mi
Last recorded38,234 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1952 Austin A4051,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUV 677
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1952
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,234 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,430 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,695 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,777 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,244 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,195 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,745 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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MUV 677 is a 1952 Austin A40 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1952 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 51,833 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 MUV 677, 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 74 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MUV 677 registered?

MUV 677 is a 1952 Austin A40, first registered on 29 January 1952.

Is MUV 677 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUV 677 shows 7 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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