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OKK 420

1951 Austin A40

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,663 mi
Last recorded61,663 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1951 Austin A4039,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKK 420
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,663 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,570 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,532 miles

Corrosion to offside centre inner sill

Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,500 miles

Nearside lower sill heavy corrosion

Offside rear tyre worn low

Slight play steering linkages

Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,486 miles

slight play in steering linkages

underside of vehicle restored throughout

Pass 5 Sep 2007 61,433 miles

both front tyres perished in sidewall

slight increase/ decrease rear brakes

slight play in steering linkages

underside of vehicle painted throughout

Fail 2 Jul 2007 61,423 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres perished in sidewall

slight play in steering linkages

underside of vehicle painted throughout

Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,385 miles

rear leaf springs are getting weak

slight play in steering linkages

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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OKK 420 is a 1951 Austin A40 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1951 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 39,404 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OKK 420, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OKK 420 registered?

OKK 420 is a 1951 Austin A40, first registered on 5 October 1951.

Is OKK 420 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKK 420 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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