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194 DMA

1957 Austin A35

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,783 mi
Last recorded43,783 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration194 DMA
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,783 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play steering box

Fail 8 Jun 2009 43,783 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,783 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 43,783 miles

slight play in steering joints

Pass 25 Jul 2005 43,783 miles

How Reliable is the Austin A35?

Based on 9,322 MOT tests across 1,780 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
296
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
1,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 362
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 293
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 287
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 227
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194 DMA is a 1957 Austin A35 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1957 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 48,390 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 A35 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 362 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 194 DMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin A35 typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 69 years old, this Austin A35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 194 DMA registered?

194 DMA is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 29 July 1957.

Is 194 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 194 DMA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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