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YTY 765

1952 Austin A40

Grey Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,211 mi
Last recorded9,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1952 Austin A4051,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTY 765
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1952
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,211 miles

lutch dragging badly

Fail 29 Jun 2012 9,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lutch dragging badly

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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YTY 765 is a 1952 Austin A40 in Grey with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1952 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 51,833 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 YTY 765, 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 74 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YTY 765 registered?

YTY 765 is a 1952 Austin A40, first registered on 11 February 1952.

Is YTY 765 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTY 765 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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