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REA 193

1985 Austin A35

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,434 mi
Last recorded6,434 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREA 193
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 6,434 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,427 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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REA 193 is a 1985 Austin A35 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 REA 193, 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 41 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was REA 193 registered?

REA 193 is a 1985 Austin A35, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is REA 193 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REA 193 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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