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VGT 829

1958 Austin A55

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

51,477 mi
Last recorded51,477 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1958 Austin A5554,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGT 829
MakeAustin
ModelA55
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2007 51,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to inner and outer sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components

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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VGT 829 is a 1958 Austin A55 in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 VGT 829, 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 VGT 829 registered?

VGT 829 is a 1958 Austin A55, first registered on 3 May 1958.

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