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XMC 460

1951 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,055 mi
Last recorded1,055 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1951 Austin A4039,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMC 460
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 1,055 miles

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

has slight lift in n/s pin

Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,507 miles

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

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

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

front shock absorbers slight bounce

has slight lift in steering box

Fail 30 Jun 2009 10,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 10,483 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

n/s o/s king pins shlight lift

Pass 25 Jun 2007 10,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 10,395 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 10,395 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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XMC 460 is a 1951 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1951 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 39,404 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 XMC 460, 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 75 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XMC 460 registered?

XMC 460 is a 1951 Austin A40, first registered on 30 June 1951.

Is XMC 460 safe to buy?

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