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BRE 782A

1963 Austin A60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,991 mi
Last recorded66,991 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1963 Austin A6059,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRE 782A
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 66,991 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 61,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,837 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,735 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 58,721 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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BRE 782A is a 1963 Austin A60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1963 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 59,508 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 BRE 782A, 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 63 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BRE 782A?

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What year was BRE 782A registered?

BRE 782A is a 1963 Austin A60, first registered on 1 September 1963.

Is BRE 782A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRE 782A shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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