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8310 NG

1960 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,443 mi
Last recorded5,443 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin A5556,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8310 NG
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 5,443 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 5,095 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear diff oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2012 5,018 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 4,558 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 4,428 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,428 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 4,236 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 3,860 miles

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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8310 NG is a 1960 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 1960 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 56,686 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 8310 NG, 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 66 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8310 NG registered?

8310 NG is a 1960 Austin A55, first registered on 8 July 1960.

Is 8310 NG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8310 NG 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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