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LAS 713

1961 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,592 mi
Last recorded41,592 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1961 Austin A5533,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAS 713
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,592 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,557 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 41,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked and split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis next to suspension (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside and nearside tyres cracked and perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,516 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,483 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 41,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,411 miles

Complete under body of vehicle has slight surface corrosion.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 41,405 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Complete under body of vehicle has slight surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,388 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under body of vehicle has slight surface rust all over.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,358 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,270 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,260 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,110 miles

nearside rear hub seal leaking

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre outer wall has small crackes

Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,001 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advised nearside rear inner wheel arc showing signs of corrossion

Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,826 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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LAS 713 is a 1961 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1961 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 33,435 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 LAS 713, 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 65 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 LAS 713 registered?

LAS 713 is a 1961 Austin A55, first registered on 2 August 1961.

Is LAS 713 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAS 713 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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