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918 UYJ

1961 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,029 mi
Last recorded21,029 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1961 Austin A5533,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration918 UYJ
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 21,029 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 20,412 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 20,082 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 18,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front & rear brake application slightly uneven.

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion all over vehicle.

Nearside front & both rear tyres perished.

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside sill/chassis corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside sill/chassis corroded/inadequately repaired.

Fail 25 Aug 2017 18,470 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking Both rear (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Corrosion to nearside inner sill.

Corrosion to offside inner sill.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside front & both rear tyres perished.

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 18,455 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front inner sill corroded through ,does not meet fail critera

some corrosion in other areas in underside of vehicle,but does not meet fail critera

spare wheel under tray corroded,but wheel is secure

Fail 31 Dec 2013 18,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside front inner sill corroded through ,does not meet fail critera

some corrosion in other areas in underside of vehicle,but does not meet fail critera

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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918 UYJ is a 1961 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1961 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 33,435 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 918 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 65 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 918 UYJ registered?

918 UYJ is a 1961 Austin A55, first registered on 13 March 1961.

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