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RAS 757

1958 Austin A55

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,538 mi
Last recorded55,538 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1958 Austin A5554,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAS 757
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,538 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,228 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 54,220 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,770 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,872 miles

exhaust corroded

play in steering joints

tyres perished

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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RAS 757 is a 1958 Austin A55 in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1958 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 54,720 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 RAS 757, 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 68 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAS 757 registered?

RAS 757 is a 1958 Austin A55, first registered on 15 April 1958.

Is RAS 757 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAS 757 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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