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VSL 781

1995 Austin A40

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,807 mi
Last recorded27,807 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSL 781
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,807 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,643 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 27,625 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VSL 781 is a 1995 Austin A40 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSL 781, 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 31 years old, this Austin A40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VSL 781 is a 1995 Austin A40, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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