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XAX 920

1960 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,279 mi
Last recorded76,279 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin A5556,686 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAX 920
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,279 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,276 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,223 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,183 miles

handbrake cable touching exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,125 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,044 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 75,980 miles

Excessive underseal applied

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

O/s/f wiper blade worn

Oil leak

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,980 miles

Excessive underseal applied

O/s/f wiper blade worn

Oil leak

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 75,859 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 75,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,801 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight binding on n/s front and n/s rear brakes

slight play in steering joints both sides

under body under sealed

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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XAX 920 is a 1960 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XAX 920, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAX 920 registered?

XAX 920 is a 1960 Austin A55, first registered on 6 April 1960.

Is XAX 920 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAX 920 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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