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307 AOC

1959 Austin A55

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,491 mi
Last recorded73,491 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1959 Austin A5554,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration307 AOC
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,491 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to f/o/s chassis outrigger

Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 80,493 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 80,484 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin A55?

Based on 1,411 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42
brake binding 31
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
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307 AOC is a 1959 Austin A55 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 54,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin A55 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 307 AOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A55 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 67 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 307 AOC registered?

307 AOC is a 1959 Austin A55, first registered on 6 October 1959.

Is 307 AOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 307 AOC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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