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YXD 644

1960 Austin A40

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,589 mi
Last recorded68,589 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1960 Austin A4053,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXD 644
MakeAustin
ModelA40
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,589 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,601 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Fail 22 Nov 2011 675,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 675,576 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 67,289 miles

Slight play in both offside and nearside front kingpins

Fail 11 Oct 2010 67,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in both offside and nearside front kingpins

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,035 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 67,030 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,700 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 66,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YXD 644 is a 1960 Austin A40 in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1960 Austin A40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 53,821 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 YXD 644, 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 66 years old, this Austin A40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YXD 644 registered?

YXD 644 is a 1960 Austin A40, first registered on 1 March 1960.

Is YXD 644 safe to buy?

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