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840 YUG

1961 Austin A60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,401 mi
Last recorded13,401 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1961 Austin A6049,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration840 YUG
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 13,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 13,099 miles

play in top king pins

play nearside steering idler

Pass 15 Jul 2015 11,400 miles

play in top king pins

play nearside steering idler

Pass 22 Jul 2014 10,321 miles

play in steering box

Pass 5 Aug 2011 29,587 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,473 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 28,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,914 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 27,891 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 27,290 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,734 miles

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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840 YUG is a 1961 Austin A60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1961 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 49,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 840 YUG, 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 65 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 840 YUG registered?

840 YUG is a 1961 Austin A60, first registered on 14 November 1961.

Is 840 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 840 YUG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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