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MSV 800

1987 Austin A35

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,494 mi
Last recorded38,494 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSV 800
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,494 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 37,522 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,604 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,370 miles

Slight play in n/s/f lower fulcrum

Fail 23 May 2008 36,365 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Slight play in n/s/f lower fulcrum

Pass 25 May 2007 36,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2006 36,011 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 35,946 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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MSV 800 is a 1987 Austin A35 in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MSV 800, 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 39 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MSV 800 registered?

MSV 800 is a 1987 Austin A35, first registered on 24 April 1987.

Is MSV 800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSV 800 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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