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275 UXE

1957 Austin A35

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,019 mi
Last recorded1,019 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration275 UXE
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 1,019 miles

offside front flexy brake hose is slightly lomg

rear brake efficiency is low

underside is surface rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2010 760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake pipes are not secured

Fail 15 Nov 2010 747 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake pipes are not secured

Pass 16 Nov 2009 371 miles

rear shock absorbers damp.

signs of slight leak around o/s/rear hub seal

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2009 371 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear shock absorbers damp.

signs of slight leak around o/s/rear hub seal.

slight underbody corrosion.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 25 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished on outer side wall

parking brake lever return spring broken

slight cut in offside rear tyre

slight play and noise from steering box

Fail 1 Jul 2008 26 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 72,100 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 72,100 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 72,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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275 UXE is a 1957 Austin A35 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 275 UXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 275 UXE?

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What year was 275 UXE registered?

275 UXE is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 27 September 1957.

Is 275 UXE safe to buy?

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