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260 EYT

1963 Austin A60

White Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,216 mi
Last recorded77,216 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1963 Austin A6059,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration260 EYT
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2022 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder inadequately mounted retaining clip not fitted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 77,058 miles

Both o/s brakes low on efficiency

Pass 18 Jun 2020 77,016 miles

Play in lower steering pins

n/s front and o/s rear brake lower than normal efficiency

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,776 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,434 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 76,019 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 75,878 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 75,845 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 75,608 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 75,373 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 74,499 miles

Several suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 26 May 2011 71,738 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 73,318 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 72,842 miles

Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 May 2009 72,842 miles

Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 28 May 2008 72,285 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy undersealed on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2007 71,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 70,611 miles

How Reliable is the Austin A60?

Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 410 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 113
brake binding 102
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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260 EYT is a 1963 Austin A60 in White with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1963 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 59,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin A60 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 260 EYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A60 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 63 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 260 EYT registered?

260 EYT is a 1963 Austin A60, first registered on 17 January 1963.

Is 260 EYT safe to buy?

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