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871 GPC

1978 Austin A35

Black Petrol 984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,822 mi
Last recorded30,822 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

Registration871 GPC
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,822 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,804 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 30,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,786 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 30,786 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,755 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 30,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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871 GPC is a 1978 Austin A35 in Black with a 984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 871 GPC, 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 48 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 871 GPC registered?

871 GPC is a 1978 Austin A35, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is 871 GPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 871 GPC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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