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BFX 550A

1962 Austin A60

White Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,808 mi
Last recorded25,808 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1962 Austin A6067,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFX 550A
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,808 miles

Bind o/s/f wheel close to limits .

Both rear arches sharp edges close to limits

Bushes suspension front and rear starting to crack and perish .

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front tyre wear edges n/s/f tyre close to limits

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play steering idler and rod ends .

Steering joint gaitars split .

Wiper blades border line limits .

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,881 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play o/s/f king pin .

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,931 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 21,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in n/s and o/s/f king pins

Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BFX 550A is a 1962 Austin A60 in White with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BFX 550A, 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

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What year was BFX 550A registered?

BFX 550A is a 1962 Austin A60, first registered on 24 August 1962.

Is BFX 550A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFX 550A shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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