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5 DTN

1988 Austin A35

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,993 mi
Last recorded74,993 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin A3557,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 DTN
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2023 74,993 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,767 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,239 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,883 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,567 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,302 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 70,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 70,199 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 68,847 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,419 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,977 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 67,301 miles

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

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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5 DTN is a 1988 Austin A35 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 57,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 5 DTN, 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 38 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5 DTN registered?

5 DTN is a 1988 Austin A35, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is 5 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 DTN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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