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473 HPG

1959 Austin A55

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,208 mi
Last recorded55,208 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin A5554,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration473 HPG
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 55,067 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 54,919 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 54,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 54,338 miles

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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473 HPG is a 1959 Austin A55 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 473 HPG, 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 473 HPG registered?

473 HPG is a 1959 Austin A55, first registered on 1 January 1959.

Is 473 HPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 473 HPG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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