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AKG 494A

1958 Austin A55

Green Petrol 1401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,188 mi
Last recorded63,188 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1958 Austin A5554,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKG 494A
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,401cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,188 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to various places

play in steering

various suspension bushes perished

welding repiars to various places

wiring to rear

Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,172 miles

corrossion to various places

nearside and offside front tyre walls perished

Pass 29 Jan 2008 63,140 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 62,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 62,972 miles

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.

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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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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