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RGE 301

1954 Austin A40

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,658 mi
Last recorded71,658 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1954 Austin A4051,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGE 301
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1954
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,658 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RGE 301 is a 1954 Austin A40 in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1954 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 51,962 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 RGE 301, 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 72 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RGE 301 registered?

RGE 301 is a 1954 Austin A40, first registered on 16 March 1954.

Is RGE 301 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RGE 301 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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