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TVS 475

1971 Austin A40

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,485 mi
Last recorded93,485 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVS 475
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 93,485 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 92,806 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 92,780 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 92,217 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 92,196 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,024 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,296 miles

slight play in steering box

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Jan 2010 90,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front and offside rear wheels slightly binding

slight play in steering box

vehicles underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Sep 2006 90,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 90,285 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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TVS 475 is a 1971 Austin A40 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVS 475, 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 55 years old, this Austin A40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TVS 475 registered?

TVS 475 is a 1971 Austin A40, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is TVS 475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVS 475 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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