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BAS 547

1958 Austin A55

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

615 mi
Last recorded615 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1958 Austin A5554,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAS 547
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 615 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 555 miles

Brake Pipes Corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 492 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 449 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak offside rear diff sial

Fail 24 Dec 2008 448 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

oil leaks from offside rear brake back plate.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 434 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BAS 547 is a 1958 Austin A55 in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BAS 547, 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 BAS 547 registered?

BAS 547 is a 1958 Austin A55, first registered on 21 March 1958.

Is BAS 547 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAS 547 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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