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PVP 896G

1969 Austin A60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,722 mi
Last recorded3,722 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1969 Austin A6042,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVP 896G
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 3,722 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 1,054 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 459 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 1,108 miles

Both headlight aims just acceptable

O/S/F Seat loose

Oil leak

Slight play in O/S/F King pin

Fail 11 Jul 2013 65 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in O/S/F King pin

O/S/F Seat loose

Pass 9 Jul 2012 1,046 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 1,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 8,167 miles

condition of vehicle structure poor

nearside kingpin slight wear

offside front tyre outer wall poor

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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PVP 896G is a 1969 Austin A60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1969 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 42,064 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 PVP 896G, 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 57 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PVP 896G registered?

PVP 896G is a 1969 Austin A60, first registered on 3 April 1969.

Is PVP 896G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVP 896G shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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