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557 FNU

1957 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,101 mi
Last recorded73,101 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1957 Austin A5560,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration557 FNU
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,949 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,395 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,413 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,198 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 69,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,694 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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557 FNU is a 1957 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 557 FNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 557 FNU?

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What year was 557 FNU registered?

557 FNU is a 1957 Austin A55, first registered on 1 November 1957.

Is 557 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 557 FNU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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