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UPH 435

1954 Austin A40

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,890 mi
Last recorded35,890 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1954 Austin A4051,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPH 435
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 35,890 miles

Both front hub brake pipes corroding

Offside front wing corroding and security suspect

Offside rear door lower edge corroding

Offside windscreen wiper blade poor condition

Position lamps only operate with headlamps switched on

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

Fail 3 May 2012 35,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Both front hub brake pipes corroding

Offside front wing corroding and security suspect

Offside rear door lower edge corroding

Offside windscreen wiper blade poor condition

Position lamps only operate with headlamps switched on

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

Wiring loom below steering box insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,652 miles

corosion to under side but not holed

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,050 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,249 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 31,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 31,595 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

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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UPH 435 is a 1954 Austin A40 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UPH 435, 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 UPH 435 registered?

UPH 435 is a 1954 Austin A40, first registered on 2 April 1954.

Is UPH 435 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPH 435 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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