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669 DHN

1957 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,304 mi
Last recorded62,304 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1957 Austin A5560,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration669 DHN
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,304 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,550 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 60,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both outer/inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both outer/inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,985 miles

nearside rear axle seal is leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,445 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,075 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 57,061 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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669 DHN is a 1957 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 669 DHN, 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

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What year was 669 DHN registered?

669 DHN is a 1957 Austin A55, first registered on 10 May 1957.

Is 669 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 669 DHN shows 8 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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