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VFJ 198

1957 Austin A55

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,457 mi
Last recorded43,457 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1957 Austin A5560,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFJ 198
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 43,457 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 43,457 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 43,217 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,209 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,167 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 43,014 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,014 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,999 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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VFJ 198 is a 1957 Austin A55 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1957 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 60,050 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 VFJ 198, 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 69 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VFJ 198 registered?

VFJ 198 is a 1957 Austin A55, first registered on 4 October 1957.

Is VFJ 198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFJ 198 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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