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Austin A40 MOT Results
80.0% pass rate
from 265 tests in 2017
(31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Austin A40 is unusually good or bad.
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10% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
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1.9% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.75% fail on Front lamps
- 0.75% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.38% fail on All position lamps
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1.9% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp
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0.38% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.38% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
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1.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.75% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.75% fail on Individual lamps
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.5% fail on Horn
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6.8% fail on
Brakes
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5.7% fail on
Brake performance
- 4.5% fail on Front wheels
- 2.3% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.1% fail on Brake imbalance
- 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.38% fail on Brake operation
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1.1% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 1.1% fail on Leaks
-
0.38% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.38% fail on Condition
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0.38% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.38% fail on
Pedal
- 0.38% fail on Condition
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0.38% fail on
Pedal
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0.38% fail on
Hub components
- 0.38% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 0.38% fail on Restricted movement
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5.7% fail on
Brake performance
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5.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.9% fail on Washers
- 1.1% fail on Wipers
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4.9% fail on
Suspension
(50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 1.5% fail on Component mounting
- 1.5% fail on Spring mounting
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1.5% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.5% fail on Front
-
0.38% fail on
Leaf springs
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0.38% fail on
Pins and bushes
- 0.38% fail on Anchor
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0.38% fail on
Pins and bushes
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0.38% fail on
Axles
- 0.38% fail on Swivel joints/housing
-
3.0% fail on
Prescribed areas
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3.0% fail on
Steering
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3.0% fail on
Steering system
- 1.5% fail on Track rod end
- 0.75% fail on Ball joint
- 0.75% fail on Steering arm
- 0.38% fail on Steering box
-
3.0% fail on
Steering system
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3.0% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
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1.5% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.75% fail on Cap
- 0.38% fail on Tank
- 0.38% fail on System
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1.9% fail on
Tyres
- 1.1% fail on Condition
- 0.38% fail on Size/type
- 0.38% fail on Valve stem
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0.75% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Body condition
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0.38% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.38% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.38% fail on
Seat belts
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0.38% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.38% fail on Registration plate
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