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522 PKO

1961 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,986 mi
Last recorded97,986 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1961 Austin A5533,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration522 PKO
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 97,986 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 97,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 97,898 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 97,898 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,592 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 93,396 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,998 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

driver's wing mirror deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 88,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 82,897 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 82,128 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 82,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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522 PKO is a 1961 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 33,435 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 522 PKO, 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 65 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 522 PKO registered?

522 PKO is a 1961 Austin A55, first registered on 23 June 1961.

Is 522 PKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 522 PKO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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