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WFO 418

1958 Austin Unknown

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,996 mi
Last recorded32,996 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFO 418
MakeAustin
ModelUnknown
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 32,996 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight leak on off side inner hub oil seal

Fail 29 Oct 2025 32,996 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight leak on off side inner hub oil seal

Fail 17 Sep 2025 32,985 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking and braking performance affected no brakes on test (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight lift in near side front king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 38,085 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Unknown?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
285
Miles/Year
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 5
brake recording little or no effort 4
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WFO 418 is a 1958 Austin Unknown in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Austin Unknown fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WFO 418, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WFO 418?

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What year was WFO 418 registered?

WFO 418 is a 1958 Austin Unknown, first registered on 17 March 1958.

Is WFO 418 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFO 418 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WFO 418 have outstanding finance?

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