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OFO 249

1953 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,848 mi
Last recorded48,848 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1953 Austin A4046,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFO 249
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1953
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,848 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,784 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 48,784 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

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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OFO 249 is a 1953 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1953 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,806 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 OFO 249, 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 73 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OFO 249?

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What year was OFO 249 registered?

OFO 249 is a 1953 Austin A40, first registered on 25 April 1953.

Is OFO 249 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFO 249 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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