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885 XUE

1958 Austin A55

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,593 mi
Last recorded20,593 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2007
Typical for 1958 Austin A5554,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration885 XUE
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2007 20,593 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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885 XUE is a 1958 Austin A55 in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 885 XUE, 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 885 XUE registered?

885 XUE is a 1958 Austin A55, first registered on 16 June 1958.

Is 885 XUE safe to buy?

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