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TYN 755

1957 Austin A55

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,235 mi
Last recorded97,235 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1957 Austin A5560,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYN 755
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 97,235 miles

o/s/r under sill corner corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 97,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 97,130 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 97,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 96,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 95,863 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 95,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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TYN 755 is a 1957 Austin A55 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1957 Austin A55 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 60,050 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 TYN 755, 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 69 years old, this Austin A55 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TYN 755 registered?

TYN 755 is a 1957 Austin A55, first registered on 5 June 1957.

Is TYN 755 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYN 755 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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