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289 XVD

1957 Austin A35

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,694 mi
Last recorded32,694 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration289 XVD
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 32,694 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,534 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 32,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,454 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 32,450 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 32,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,291 miles

Corrosion at nearside front chassis/body.

Engine mounting nut missing nearside front.

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 32,254 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Crrosion at nearside front chassis/body.

Engine mounting bolt missing n/s

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,979 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 31,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 31,765 miles

corrosion at nearside front crossmember and offside front inner wing, outside any prescribed areas.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,663 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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289 XVD is a 1957 Austin A35 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 289 XVD, 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 289 XVD?

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What year was 289 XVD registered?

289 XVD is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 24 June 1957.

Is 289 XVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 289 XVD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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