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OYP 808

1984 Austin A40

Maroon Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,993 mi
Last recorded20,993 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYP 808
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,993 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,335 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 20,313 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion n/s + o/s outer sills

corrosion n/s bulk head

corrosion n/s centre body mount area

deep cut in n/s front tyre

n/s + o/s rear inner arches holed + corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 19,636 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,411 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 18,411 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 17,664 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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OYP 808 is a 1984 Austin A40 in Maroon with a 1,195cc 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 OYP 808, 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 42 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OYP 808 registered?

OYP 808 is a 1984 Austin A40, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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