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225 UYJ

1960 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,460 mi
Last recorded42,460 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 1960 Austin A5556,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration225 UYJ
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2018 42,460 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 40,769 miles

Both rear brakes slightly sticky, poss over adjusted.?

Play in both front hub assemblys.

Play/knock felt from n/s/f possibly steering idler bushes/rack arm?

Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,441 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,947 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,904 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,311 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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225 UYJ is a 1960 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 56,686 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 225 UYJ, 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 66 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 225 UYJ registered?

225 UYJ is a 1960 Austin A55, first registered on 14 September 1960.

Is 225 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 225 UYJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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