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TSK 873

1996 Austin A40

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,188 mi
Last recorded99,188 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSK 873
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2018 99,188 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & both rear on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,777 miles

some surface cracking in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,762 miles

offside rear tyre perished

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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TSK 873 is a 1996 Austin A40 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TSK 873, 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 30 years old, this Austin A40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TSK 873 registered?

TSK 873 is a 1996 Austin A40, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is TSK 873 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSK 873 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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