MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,908 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Outer Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Austin A55?
Based on 1,411 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XAW 422 is a 1961 Austin A55 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 XAW 422, 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 XAW 422 registered?
XAW 422 is a 1961 Austin A55, first registered on 1 June 1961.
Is XAW 422 safe to buy?
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