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DSV 687

1959 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,077 mi
Last recorded52,077 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin A5554,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSV 687
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,077 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 51,398 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 45,962 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 44,813 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 43,292 miles

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

o/s/f kingpin has slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,246 miles

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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DSV 687 is a 1959 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 54,628 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DSV 687, 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 67 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DSV 687 registered?

DSV 687 is a 1959 Austin A55, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is DSV 687 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSV 687 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSV 687 have outstanding finance?

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