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OGY 706

1953 Austin A40

Cream Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,853 mi
Last recorded72,853 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1953 Austin A4046,806 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGY 706
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1953
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 72,853 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 22,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 22,745 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 22,688 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 22,687 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 22,630 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 22,630 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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OGY 706 is a 1953 Austin A40 in Cream with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OGY 706, 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

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What year was OGY 706 registered?

OGY 706 is a 1953 Austin A40, first registered on 5 November 1953.

Is OGY 706 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGY 706 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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