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Rear axle tyres 175 profile Front axle 185 profile
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front inner wing holed and corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside chassis rail holed and corroded
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front inner /outer sills corroded
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leak and coolant leaks
steering box slight play
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner and outer sills (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front inner wing holed and corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside chassis rail holed and corroded
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leak and coolant leaks
steering box slight play
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside and offside front inner wings becoming corroded
nearside and offside inner rear sills corroded
nearside and offside rear lower outer sills holed and corroded
nearside rear tyre very cracked and perished
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
general underbody corrosion in underside and outside of vehicle
Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
general under body corrosion
nearside front tyre beginning to perish
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
general under and outer body corrosion none of which considered to be excessive
offside door hinge deteriorated but door can be readily opened
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside and offside front upper shockabsorber bushes worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin A55?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SFJ 582J is a 1970 Austin A55 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SFJ 582J, 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 56 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SFJ 582J is a 1970 Austin A55, first registered on 12 August 1970.
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