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KVS 398

1990 Austin A35

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,577 mi
Last recorded94,577 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVS 398
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,577 miles

Signs of corrosion of nearside rear chassis

Vehicle has had extensive welding repairs

Pass 1 Sep 2012 91,995 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,108 miles

Oil leak

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

slight lift in offside front top trunion

Pass 7 Aug 2010 89,661 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Sep 2009 88,506 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2009 88,506 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside and offside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2008 78,009 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 78,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 71,977 miles

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Some wear in nearside kingpin.

Vehicle has been exstensively welded and undersealed.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 57,837 miles

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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KVS 398 is a 1990 Austin A35 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVS 398, 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 36 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KVS 398 registered?

KVS 398 is a 1990 Austin A35, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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