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TPJ 693

1990 Austin A40

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,111 mi
Last recorded53,111 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPJ 693
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 53,111 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 38,101 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 57,831 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 57,820 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2010 57,602 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres showing signs of perrishing

water leak from engine

Fail 26 Apr 2010 57,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres showing signs of perrishing

water leak from engine

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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TPJ 693 is a 1990 Austin A40 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TPJ 693, 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 36 years old, this Austin A40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TPJ 693 registered?

TPJ 693 is a 1990 Austin A40, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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