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849 UYY

1958 Austin A35

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,242 mi
Last recorded3,242 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1958 Austin A3543,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration849 UYY
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 3,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in drop arm

underbody in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2010 3,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

under body in poor condition

nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

slight play offside and nearside front steering arms

Fail 2 Apr 2010 3,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

under body in poor condition

nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

slight play offside and nearside front steering arms

Pass 23 Dec 2008 3,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel tank corroded not leaking at time of test

nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall no cords showing

slight play in offside and nearside steering arms

Fail 7 Nov 2008 3,235 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body in poor condition

fuel tank corroded but not leaking

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cut no cords showing

slight play in steerig arms offside and nearside

Pass 31 Oct 2007 3,227 miles

under body in untidy condition

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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849 UYY is a 1958 Austin A35 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1958 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 43,100 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 849 UYY, 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 68 years old, this Austin A35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 849 UYY registered?

849 UYY is a 1958 Austin A35, first registered on 17 June 1958.

Is 849 UYY safe to buy?

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