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XBV 499

1983 Austin A55

Cream Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,868 mi
Last recorded35,868 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBV 499
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 35,868 miles

advise tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 9 Dec 2015 35,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking carb area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advise tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 20 Sep 2005 35,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 35,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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XBV 499 is a 1983 Austin A55 in Cream with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XBV 499, 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 43 years old, this Austin A55 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XBV 499 registered?

XBV 499 is a 1983 Austin A55, first registered on 20 June 1983.

Is XBV 499 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBV 499 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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