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XWV 998A

1963 Austin A60

Grey Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,764 mi
Last recorded6,764 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1963 Austin A6059,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWV 998A
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 6,764 miles

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2018 6,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2018 6,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 5,582 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 4,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 3,405 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 3,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 2,115 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 109 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 98,614 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 98,433 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 97,907 miles

How Reliable is the Austin A60?

Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 410 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 113
brake binding 102
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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XWV 998A is a 1963 Austin A60 in Grey with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1963 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 59,508 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 A60 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XWV 998A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A60 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 63 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XWV 998A registered?

XWV 998A is a 1963 Austin A60, first registered on 1 July 1963.

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