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SFJ 582J

1970 Austin A55

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,463 mi
Last recorded81,463 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFJ 582J
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,463 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 80,547 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 98,476 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 98,472 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,433 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 98,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 98,217 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 98,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 97,861 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 97,805 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 97,603 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 97,571 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 96,540 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 96,540 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 96,533 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 96,533 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 96,542 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 96,542 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 96,495 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 96,492 miles

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?

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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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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