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VCO 471

1961 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,843 mi
Last recorded57,843 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1961 Austin A5533,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCO 471
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,843 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,893 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,893 miles

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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VCO 471 is a 1961 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 33,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCO 471, 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 65 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCO 471 registered?

VCO 471 is a 1961 Austin A55, first registered on 1 June 1961.

Is VCO 471 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCO 471 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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