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CTM 394D

1966 Austin A55

Green Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,724 mi
Last recorded28,724 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTM 394D
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,724 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 28,676 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 28,570 miles

Slight front brake imbalance. Offside low.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,503 miles

Brakes have slight imbalance.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in nearside front lower king pin.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

slight corrosion on nearside inner wing

Fail 2 Sep 2011 28,033 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,033 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 27,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,356 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,521 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 25,394 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak steering box

slight play n/s front king pin

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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CTM 394D is a 1966 Austin A55 in Green with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CTM 394D, 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 60 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CTM 394D registered?

CTM 394D is a 1966 Austin A55, first registered on 3 January 1966.

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