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YKX 350J

1971 Austin A55

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,016 mi
Last recorded94,016 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKX 350J
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 94,016 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 93,459 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 92,777 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,352 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 92,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,095 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 92,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

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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YKX 350J is a 1971 Austin A55 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKX 350J, 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 55 years old, this Austin A55 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKX 350J registered?

YKX 350J is a 1971 Austin A55, first registered on 23 June 1971.

Is YKX 350J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKX 350J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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