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742 PME

1958 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,928 mi
Last recorded62,928 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1958 Austin A5554,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration742 PME
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,192 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,060 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 60,060 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,566 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 58,829 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 57,651 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 56,201 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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742 PME is a 1958 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1958 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 54,720 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 742 PME, 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 68 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 742 PME registered?

742 PME is a 1958 Austin A55, first registered on 25 March 1958.

Is 742 PME safe to buy?

The MOT history for 742 PME shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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