1953 Austin A40 1.2L Petrol · AVT 279A
1953 Austin A40 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 1953. Recorded mileage 37,507 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN A40
- Year / Origin
- 1953 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AVT 279A Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2024
- 37,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AVT 279A MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1953 Austin A40 (AVT 279A) between August 2024 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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