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YSJ 674

1958 Austin A55

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,630 mi
Last recorded59,630 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1958 Austin A5554,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSJ 674
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 59,630 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,737 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,599 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s kingpin

surface rust to o/s/rear body sill

Fail 2 Feb 2009 53,598 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s kingpin

surface rust to o/s/rear body sill

Pass 11 Jan 2008 49,840 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 8 Jan 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Dec 2006 424,583 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 424,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

near side and off side rear leaf springs slight corrosion

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 674 is a 1958 Austin A55 in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1958 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 54,720 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 A55 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YSJ 674, 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 68 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 674 registered?

YSJ 674 is a 1958 Austin A55, first registered on 1 August 1958.

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