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SVS 654

1993 Austin A40

Cream Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,876 mi
Last recorded1,876 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVS 654
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 1,876 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 1,795 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 1,720 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 1,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 1,664 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 1,530 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 1,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 1,437 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Jun 2019 1,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2018 1,365 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 1,275 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 1,261 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 1,091 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2014 1,024 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 1,019 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake slack adjuster locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NO WASHERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 957 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 838 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 838 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 668 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 624 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 609 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wear evident in steering box and n/s idler

Pass 29 May 2009 397 miles

movement evident at bottom steering box bush/arm

wear evident o/s kingpin

Pass 4 Jun 2008 125 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 104 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23 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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SVS 654 is a 1993 Austin A40 in Cream with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVS 654, 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 33 years old, this Austin A40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SVS 654 registered?

SVS 654 is a 1993 Austin A40, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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