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TYT 479

1977 Austin A35

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,423 mi
Last recorded84,423 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYT 479
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,423 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 84,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,073 miles

Brake stationary pin worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,010 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,303 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,087 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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TYT 479 is a 1977 Austin A35 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYT 479, 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 49 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 TYT 479 registered?

TYT 479 is a 1977 Austin A35, first registered on 1 June 1977.

Is TYT 479 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYT 479 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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