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429 UYS

1962 Austin A55

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

496 mi
Last recorded496 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration429 UYS
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2017 496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 496 miles

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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429 UYS is a 1962 Austin A55 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 429 UYS, 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 64 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 429 UYS?

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What year was 429 UYS registered?

429 UYS is a 1962 Austin A55, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is 429 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 429 UYS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 429 UYS have outstanding finance?

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