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478 ATU

1957 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,750 mi
Last recorded3,750 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1957 Austin A5560,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration478 ATU
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2021 3,750 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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478 ATU is a 1957 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1957 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 60,050 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 478 ATU, 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 69 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 478 ATU registered?

478 ATU is a 1957 Austin A55, first registered on 31 December 1957.

Is 478 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 478 ATU shows 1 test 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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