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OTV 932

1952 Austin A40

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,375 mi
Last recorded66,375 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1952 Austin A4051,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTV 932
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1952
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,375 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

light switch is very stiff

Fail 26 Jul 2012 66,372 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

light switch is very stiff

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,369 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 66,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,340 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,339 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,327 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 66,327 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 66,134 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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OTV 932 is a 1952 Austin A40 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OTV 932, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OTV 932 registered?

OTV 932 is a 1952 Austin A40, first registered on 1 December 1952.

Is OTV 932 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OTV 932 shows 9 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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