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OFO 518

1962 Austin A60

Grey Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

23,132 mi
Last recorded23,132 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1962 Austin A6067,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFO 518
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1962
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2011 23,132 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All F ARB Bushes poor

All front suspension bushes very deteriorated

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,214 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 18,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,446 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 16,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OFO 518 is a 1962 Austin A60 in Grey with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1962 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 67,128 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 OFO 518, 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 64 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OFO 518 registered?

OFO 518 is a 1962 Austin A60, first registered on 1 June 1962.

Is OFO 518 safe to buy?

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