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996 XUV

1962 Austin A60

Maroon Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,738 mi
Last recorded76,738 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1962 Austin A6067,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration996 XUV
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1962
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,738 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,803 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,112 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,198 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 72,744 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush and o/s (2.5.A.3a)

front brake balance slightly uneven

Fail 3 Nov 2015 72,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush and o/s (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,597 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,463 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,101 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,728 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,577 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 71,339 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,289 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 71,226 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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996 XUV is a 1962 Austin A60 in Maroon with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1962 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 67,128 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 996 XUV, 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 64 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 996 XUV?

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What year was 996 XUV registered?

996 XUV is a 1962 Austin A60, first registered on 6 June 1962.

Is 996 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 996 XUV shows 16 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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