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1961 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1485cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

3,701 mi
Last recorded3,701 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1961 Austin A5533,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration758 RFK
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,485cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 3,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 1,708 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Inner hub oil seal weeping

Pass 6 Feb 2016 3 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,175 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 95,226 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 94,052 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 94,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 92,177 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 90,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 90,469 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 87,789 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 87,789 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 84,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 84,550 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 82,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006

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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758 RFK is a 1961 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,485cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1961 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 33,435 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 758 RFK, 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 65 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 758 RFK registered?

758 RFK is a 1961 Austin A55, first registered on 17 January 1961.

Is 758 RFK safe to buy?

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