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763 KMF

1957 Austin A35

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,621 mi
Last recorded60,621 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration763 KMF
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,621 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,291 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 60,268 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,044 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,537 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,231 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 59,228 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,988 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 58,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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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763 KMF is a 1957 Austin A35 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 763 KMF, 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

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What year was 763 KMF registered?

763 KMF is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 12 January 1957.

Is 763 KMF safe to buy?

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