MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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