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ABE 216B

1964 Austin A60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,744 mi
Last recorded60,744 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1964 Austin A6057,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABE 216B
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

chassis welded in several places but ok for mot.

exhaust repaired ok and no leaks

floor welded in several places but ok for mot.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,744 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 60,744 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,744 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure

slight corrosion n/s front inner wing (under bonnet) - advise attention

slight wear/noisy n/s steering idler - advise attention

some play n/s front bottom of suspension trunion - advise attention

Fail 14 Oct 2009 60,744 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure

slight corrosion n/s front inner wing (under bonnet) - advise attention

slight wear/noisy n/s steering idler - advise attention

some play n/s front bottom of suspension trunion - advise attention

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

extensive welding repairs to all under side of vehicle and undersealed

Fail 22 May 2008 60,744 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 60,744 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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ABE 216B is a 1964 Austin A60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1964 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 57,892 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 A60 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 130 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABE 216B, 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 62 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ABE 216B is a 1964 Austin A60, first registered on 1 June 1964.

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