MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,188 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
corrosion to various places
play in steering
various suspension bushes perished
welding repiars to various places
wiring to rear
corrossion to various places
nearside and offside front tyre walls perished
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion to nearside and offside chassis
corrosion to nearside and offside floor
corrosion to nearside and offside sill
nearside and offside rear tyre walls perished
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings advise n/s and o/s front and n/s rear tyre side walls perished
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
advise play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings advise n/s and o/s front and n/s rear tyre side walls perished
How Reliable is the Austin A55?
Based on 1,411 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AKG 494A is a 1958 Austin A55 in Green with a 1,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 AKG 494A, 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 AKG 494A registered?
AKG 494A is a 1958 Austin A55, first registered on 11 July 1958.
Is AKG 494A safe to buy?
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