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CYD 445A

1988 Austin A35

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,201 mi
Last recorded90,201 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin A3557,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYD 445A
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 90,201 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 90,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 80,166 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 80,121 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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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CYD 445A is a 1988 Austin A35 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 CYD 445A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CYD 445A registered?

CYD 445A is a 1988 Austin A35, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is CYD 445A safe to buy?

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