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YSJ 129

1959 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,050 mi
Last recorded49,050 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1959 Austin A5554,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSJ 129
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 49,050 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 46,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rear shock arm

slight play in steering arms

Fail 5 Mar 2012 37,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rear shock arm

slight play in steering arms

Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,091 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,823 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 35,818 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,748 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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YSJ 129 is a 1959 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YSJ 129, 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.

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What year was YSJ 129 registered?

YSJ 129 is a 1959 Austin A55, first registered on 20 April 1959.

Is YSJ 129 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSJ 129 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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