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YDU 597

1959 Austin A55

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,944 mi
Last recorded63,944 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1959 Austin A5554,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDU 597
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,944 miles

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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YDU 597 is a 1959 Austin A55 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 54,628 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 YDU 597, 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 67 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 YDU 597 registered?

YDU 597 is a 1959 Austin A55, first registered on 28 August 1959.

Is YDU 597 safe to buy?

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