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ABW 186C

1965 Austin A60

Black Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,337 mi
Last recorded76,337 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1965 Austin A6048,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 186C
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,337 miles

2x wing mirrors are missing, there is however a interior mirror fitted, therefore giving a view to the rear

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery is insecure

both front inner sills are corroded and detached, they are not in a prescribed area

both rear inner panels are detached in places but not considered structral or in a prescibed area

corrosion offside rear inner panel corroded, not in a prescribed area

drivers door check strap is loose/worn

front anti roll bar bushs are slightly deteriorated

front sub frame bushs are slightly deteriorated

noise from diff

offside rear leaf spring shackle bushs have some play

offside track rod is slightly bent

oil everywhere

radiator is slightly deteriorated

rear leaf spring mounts are deteriorated

slight free play at wheel

slight judder from front brakes

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in nearside steering idler

slight play in offside steering box pinion

surface corrosion both rear chassis

surface corrosion both rear inner sills

wipers smear slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2011 174,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front jacking point rusty

vehicle underside rusty

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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ABW 186C is a 1965 Austin A60 in Black with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1965 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 48,531 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 ABW 186C, 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 61 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 186C registered?

ABW 186C is a 1965 Austin A60, first registered on 1 March 1965.

Is ABW 186C safe to buy?

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