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EAS 274

1960 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,012 mi
Last recorded80,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin A5556,686 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAS 274
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,012 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,838 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,819 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,801 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 79,618 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,714 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,480 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 75,988 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 75,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 19 May 2007 75,970 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2006 75,774 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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EAS 274 is a 1960 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1960 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 56,686 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 EAS 274, 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 66 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EAS 274?

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What year was EAS 274 registered?

EAS 274 is a 1960 Austin A55, first registered on 1 March 1960.

Is EAS 274 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAS 274 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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