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716 YUG

1958 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,843 mi
Last recorded36,843 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1958 Austin A5554,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration716 YUG
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 36,843 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 36,457 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,261 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 36,025 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,711 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 34,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 34,603 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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716 YUG is a 1958 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 716 YUG, 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 716 YUG registered?

716 YUG is a 1958 Austin A55, first registered on 31 December 1958.

Is 716 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 716 YUG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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