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647 GXO

1963 Austin A60

Grey Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,374 mi
Last recorded71,374 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1963 Austin A6059,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration647 GXO
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 71,374 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 71,374 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 64,431 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 62,584 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 61,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,758 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,028 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 58,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,224 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 57,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s inner sill corroded not in a prescribed area at time of test.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,109 miles

offside inner door sill corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2008 55,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion & holes n/s & o/s chassis rails

handbrake cable insecure

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,801 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 54,801 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Austin A60?

Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 410 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 113
brake binding 102
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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647 GXO is a 1963 Austin A60 in Grey with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1963 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 59,508 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 A60 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 647 GXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A60 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 63 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 647 GXO registered?

647 GXO is a 1963 Austin A60, first registered on 9 October 1963.

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