MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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damp around nearside rear wheel and backing plate
slight lift in both front king pins
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
corrosion nearside and offside rear lower quarter panels
damp around nearside rear wheel and backing plate
nearside rear cable incorrectly fitted
slight lift in both front king pins
damp around nearside rear wheel
slight lift in front king pins
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.2.C.1h)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
damp around nearside rear wheel
slight lift in front king pins
slight play in both front king pins.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Austin A55?
Based on 1,411 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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552 JTG is a 1961 Austin A55 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 552 JTG, 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.
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What year was 552 JTG registered?
552 JTG is a 1961 Austin A55, first registered on 13 January 1961.
Is 552 JTG safe to buy?
The MOT history for 552 JTG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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