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GAS 753

1983 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,109 mi
Last recorded49,109 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 753
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,109 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,079 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 49,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,031 miles

nearside inner wing slight crossion

Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,430 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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GAS 753 is a 1983 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GAS 753, 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 43 years old, this Austin A55 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GAS 753 registered?

GAS 753 is a 1983 Austin A55, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is GAS 753 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAS 753 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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