MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,457 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Austin A55?
Based on 1,411 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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