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BYW 712H

1970 Austin A60

White Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

1,228 mi
Last recorded1,228 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYW 712H
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 1,228 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 99,970 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,068 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 98,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

slight free play in steering system, felt at the wheels.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 98,102 miles

nsf tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

slight free play in steering system, felt at the wheels.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 96,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 95,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 93,727 miles

NS/OS idler arms have slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,341 miles

Headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,344 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 89,342 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2008 87,713 miles

NS/OS idler arm bushes have slight play.

NSF track rod end securing bolt fouling lower arm when suspension hanging free.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 85,594 miles

Nearside/Offside steering idler arms have slight play.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 84,064 miles

general underbody repairs in poor condition

play in steering idler arm bush

Pass 29 Sep 2005 81,400 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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BYW 712H is a 1970 Austin A60 in White with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BYW 712H, 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 56 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BYW 712H registered?

BYW 712H is a 1970 Austin A60, first registered on 27 May 1970.

Is BYW 712H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYW 712H shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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