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LAH 31A

1960 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,809 mi
Last recorded7,809 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin A5556,686 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAH 31A
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 7,809 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 7,470 miles

slight play in both front kingpins.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 7,456 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play kingpin (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 6,687 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 6,687 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 6,056 miles

rear springs weak

slight play in trunions, greese

Fail 1 Aug 2014 6,056 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear springs weak

slight play in trunions, greese

Pass 29 Oct 2012 5,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 3,621 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 97,869 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 97,485 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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LAH 31A is a 1960 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LAH 31A, 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.

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What year was LAH 31A registered?

LAH 31A is a 1960 Austin A55, first registered on 29 March 1960.

Is LAH 31A safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAH 31A shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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