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672 FOW

1964 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,947 mi
Last recorded57,947 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
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Vehicle Details

Registration672 FOW
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 57,947 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,275 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,707 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 56,069 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,738 miles

Slight play in steeing box.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,038 miles

Rear Tyres deteriorated no ply or cords visible

Fail 20 Aug 2012 55,038 miles

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

Rear Tyres deteriorated no ply or cords visible

Pass 8 Jan 2011 54,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,103 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,720 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

b0lt loose on o/s/ engine mount n/s wiper blade split at ends

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,834 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,108 miles

slight movement in steering box and column bush. †rear bumper needs tightening.

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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672 FOW is a 1964 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 672 FOW, 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 62 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 672 FOW registered?

672 FOW is a 1964 Austin A55, first registered on 16 April 1964.

Is 672 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 672 FOW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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