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994 AYY

1960 Austin A55

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,686 mi
Last recorded56,686 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin A5556,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration994 AYY
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,686 miles

Oil leak ()

under body has rusty patches

Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing by handbrake mount (6.1.C.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

under body has rusty patches

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,462 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 14 Jun 2016 56,462 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,293 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,478 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r spring eye bush worn

o/s/r tyre perrished on tread

underbody corroded in places

Fail 10 Apr 2014 55,464 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r spring eye bush worn

o/s/r tyre perrished on tread

underbody corroded in places

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 54,805 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 54,254 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 53,462 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 2,576 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 51,074 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 49,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 47,436 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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994 AYY is a 1960 Austin A55 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 994 AYY, 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 994 AYY registered?

994 AYY is a 1960 Austin A55, first registered on 12 October 1960.

Is 994 AYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 994 AYY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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