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UUY 897

1958 Austin A55

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,709 mi
Last recorded48,709 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1958 Austin A5554,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUY 897
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 48,709 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 48,709 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,843 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,270 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,907 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 45,907 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,011 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,895 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 39,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 38,913 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 37,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 36,038 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 34,353 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,087 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 29,831 miles

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Fail 28 May 2008 29,821 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,688 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,224 miles

rear lights losing there colour.

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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UUY 897 is a 1958 Austin A55 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UUY 897, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UUY 897 registered?

UUY 897 is a 1958 Austin A55, first registered on 29 April 1958.

Is UUY 897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUY 897 shows 18 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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