MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
boot floor corroded
off side front brake bind
off side rear tyre wall perished
park brake travel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
offside rear tyre wall slight cracking
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin A40?
Based on 7,076 MOT tests across 1,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VKT 587 is a 1955 Austin A40 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1955 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 59,768 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 VKT 587, 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 71 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VKT 587 registered?
VKT 587 is a 1955 Austin A40, first registered on 1 November 1955.
Is VKT 587 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VKT 587 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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