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SER 429

1996 Austin A35

Cream Petrol 1095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,331 mi
Last recorded22,331 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSER 429
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,095cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 22,331 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,545 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,824 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 19,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,322 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 18,316 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 5,480 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 5,469 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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SER 429 is a 1996 Austin A35 in Cream with a 1,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SER 429, 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 30 years old, this Austin A35 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SER 429 registered?

SER 429 is a 1996 Austin A35, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is SER 429 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SER 429 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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