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LEC 15J

1971 Austin A60

Blue Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,187 mi
Last recorded51,187 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1971 Austin A6034,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEC 15J
MakeAustin
ModelA60
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,187 miles

All metal brake pipes corrodid.

Front of both inner wheel arches corrodid.

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Underside of vehicle corrodid.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 51,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

All metal brake pipes corrodid.

Front of both inner wheel arches corrodid.

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Underside of vehicle corrodid.

Fail 1 Oct 2011 50,226 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

underside of the vehicle holed in various places outside of prescribed area

underside of the vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2010 49,393 miles

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion

slight free play in steering system

Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,730 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,730 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,730 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,539 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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LEC 15J is a 1971 Austin A60 in Blue with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LEC 15J, 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 LEC 15J registered?

LEC 15J is a 1971 Austin A60, first registered on 4 May 1971.

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