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FNB 39C

1965 Austin A60

Black Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,025 mi
Last recorded12,025 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1965 Austin A6048,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNB 39C
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1965
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2013 12,025 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

both front chassis out riggers excessivly corroded.

both front floor excessivly corroded. (not within 30cm of a component)

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 10,825 miles

centre exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

slight play in nearside front steering idler.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 10,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 8,912 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 8,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 6,881 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 6,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2009 6,507 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 6,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2007 5,882 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 5,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 3,642 miles

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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FNB 39C is a 1965 Austin A60 in Black with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1965 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 48,531 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 FNB 39C, 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 61 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FNB 39C registered?

FNB 39C is a 1965 Austin A60, first registered on 1 June 1965.

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