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OWR 918

1991 Austin A40

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,208 mi
Last recorded51,208 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWR 918
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,208 miles

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Fail 10 May 2012 51,208 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vin number not found (plate missing)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,046 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,023 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,873 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,815 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 50,803 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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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OWR 918 is a 1991 Austin A40 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OWR 918, 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 OWR 918 registered?

OWR 918 is a 1991 Austin A40, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is OWR 918 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OWR 918 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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