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5970 BH

1963 Austin A60

Maroon Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,140 mi
Last recorded59,140 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1963 Austin A6059,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5970 BH
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1963
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,140 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,074 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 57,461 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 56,987 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,423 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,052 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,533 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,914 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,294 miles

slightly play in sterring joints

Pass 28 Jul 2007 53,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 53,339 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 53,081 miles

How Reliable is the Austin A60?

Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 410 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
411
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 130
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 113
brake binding 102
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
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5970 BH is a 1963 Austin A60 in Maroon with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1963 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 59,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin A60 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5970 BH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A60 typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 63 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5970 BH registered?

5970 BH is a 1963 Austin A60, first registered on 8 March 1963.

Is 5970 BH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5970 BH shows 13 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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