MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN A40s year 1961

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Pass percent:80.91%

(The average a petrol AUSTIN A40 year 1961 passes without issue)

Based on:618 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Registration plate lamp issues	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	13
Headlamp aim out of alignment	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Front brake application uneven	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage all bumper brackets \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor beam pattern and low .\|see advise\| \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat belt stalk bolt \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat belt stalk bolt \|5.2.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut split pin missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Brake stationary pin locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & nearside rear corners by spring hangers \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel system component insecure fuel pump insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))	1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering box deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1
Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Registration plate lamp issues	15
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	13
Headlamp aim out of alignment	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Front brake application uneven	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	4
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage all bumper brackets \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poor beam pattern and low .\|see advise\| \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat belt stalk bolt \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat belt stalk bolt \|5.2.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut split pin missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Brake stationary pin locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & nearside rear corners by spring hangers \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel system component insecure fuel pump insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))	1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering box deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1
Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1

MOT History from tests of petrol AUSTIN A40s year 1961

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