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79 TYD

1963 Austin A60

Maroon Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

10,794 mi
Last recorded10,794 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 1963 Austin A6059,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 TYD
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1963
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 10,794 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 9,256 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 9,243 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 9,238 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 9,229 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 9,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 9,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

steering idler slightly worn

water pump seeping

Pass 22 Sep 2011 9,189 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 9,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 9,171 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 9,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes slighty uneven application

Fail 11 Sep 2009 9,121 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes slighty uneven application

Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,107 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,066 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 9,047 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle leaking at o/s

Pass 14 Nov 2006 9,033 miles

corrosion in both inner sills and in front floorpans

Fail 3 Oct 2006 9,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)

corrosion n/s and o/s inner sill and floor areas at front.

Pass 3 Oct 2005 9,005 miles

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

some wear in nearside kingpin

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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79 TYD is a 1963 Austin A60 in Maroon with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 79 TYD, 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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79 TYD is a 1963 Austin A60, first registered on 26 June 1963.

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