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TVS 692

1960 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,699 mi
Last recorded74,699 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1960 Austin A5556,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVS 692
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 74,699 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 74,102 miles

o/s sill corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,616 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 72,616 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,604 miles

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

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

oil leaking from engine

Pass 10 Apr 2009 72,024 miles

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

o/side and n/side inner and outer sills rusting

Fail 9 Apr 2009 72,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 70,556 miles

major welding repairs to under side of vehiele

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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TVS 692 is a 1960 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1960 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 56,686 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 A55 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TVS 692, 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 66 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 TVS 692 registered?

TVS 692 is a 1960 Austin A55, first registered on 13 May 1960.

Is TVS 692 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVS 692 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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