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OVF 136

1991 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,159 mi
Last recorded56,159 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVF 136
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,159 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 56,159 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 56,043 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 56,043 miles

Offside Outer Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,989 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 55,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 55,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,753 miles

145/95/16 n/s/r and both front tyres deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded

underside sealed inspection restricted

Pass 24 Mar 2007 55,733 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 55,671 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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OVF 136 is a 1991 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OVF 136, 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 35 years old, this Austin A40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OVF 136 registered?

OVF 136 is a 1991 Austin A40, first registered on 12 July 1991.

Is OVF 136 safe to buy?

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