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FFO 511K

1971 Austin A60

Brown Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,943 mi
Last recorded21,943 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin A6034,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFO 511K
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,943 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 21,931 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (trunion) (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower ball joints have play

idler arms have play

Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,206 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 21,206 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust on join (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,376 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,546 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,874 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 18,874 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak from o/s rear back plate

Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,749 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,775 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 15,775 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,364 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 14,349 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 13,282 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 13,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering box downshaft bearing starting to have side play

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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FFO 511K is a 1971 Austin A60 in Brown with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1971 Austin A60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 34,987 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 FFO 511K, 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 55 years old, this Austin A60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FFO 511K registered?

FFO 511K is a 1971 Austin A60, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is FFO 511K safe to buy?

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