£3,248 • £2,200 - £1,500
AUSTIN A40 FARINA
SWVA • United Kingdom • 31 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
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Condition
7
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
2,161 miles
YSL771
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
In Brief
Nice example of an Austin A40 Farina
Finished in Blue with a Black roof over a Blue interior
Affordable Classic
Recently benefitted from new front and rear windscreens, along with replacement boot and door rubbers
On the Surface:
This 1959 Austin A40 Farina is a well-presented example of this iconic British saloon.
With its classic lines and compact proportions, it embodies the charm and character of late 1950s motoring.
A nice, usable classic that’s ready to be enjoyed.
Maintenance & History:
The car has been well maintained, benefiting from recent attention to key areas.
It has received new front and rear windscreens, along with replacement boot and door rubbers.
It’s a sound example that’s in running order.
Accompanied by a modest but helpful history file, the car comes with various invoices, the original owner’s handbook, a Haynes manual and a spares guide.
The Model:
Introduced in 1958, the Austin A40 Farina was the first British car to be styled by Pin...
Points of note
£1,550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,248
Median Price (Since 2020)
£45,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Apr 04 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
522 miles
Registration Date
1959-12-01
Recall Status
Unknown
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 05 2012 with 522 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Failed
On Mar 28 2012 with 513 miles
There were 10 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Passed
On Jun 28 2011 with 441 miles
Failed
On Jul 27 2010 with 377 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
User Entered:
- OS front shocker slightly weak and slight play
- Slight leak of oil on OS rear axle
Passed
On Jul 27 2010 with 377 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- OS front shocker slightly weak and slight play
- Slight leak of oil on OS rear axle
Passed
On Aug 12 2009 with 199 miles
Failed
On Jul 29 2009 with 199 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Jun 09 2008 with 94 miles
Passed
On May 02 2007 with 99,563 miles
Passed
On Feb 14 2006 with 99,121 miles
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