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UXG 782

1960 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,974 mi
Last recorded23,974 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin A5556,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXG 782
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 23,974 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,360 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,935 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 22,860 miles

offside rear inner sill corroded

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 1 Nov 2013 22,859 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear inner sill corroded

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 7 May 2009 22,783 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,743 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

handbtake handle cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2007 22,743 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

handbtake handle cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2006

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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UXG 782 is a 1960 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,489cc 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 UXG 782, 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.

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What year was UXG 782 registered?

UXG 782 is a 1960 Austin A55, first registered on 7 October 1960.

Is UXG 782 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXG 782 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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