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XOD 521

1958 Austin Saloon

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,223 mi
Last recorded27,223 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOD 521
MakeAustin
ModelSaloon
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 27,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2017 27,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,223 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,173 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Saloon?

Based on 454 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
193
Miles/Year
93
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
brake recording little or no effort 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5
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XOD 521 is a 1958 Austin Saloon in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Austin Saloon fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XOD 521, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 93 years. At 68 years old, this Austin Saloon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XOD 521 registered?

XOD 521 is a 1958 Austin Saloon, first registered on 17 March 1958.

Is XOD 521 safe to buy?

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