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UFJ 874

1978 Austin A35

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,917 mi
Last recorded31,917 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFJ 874
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,917 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 31,380 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,278 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 31,253 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 30,889 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 30,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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UFJ 874 is a 1978 Austin A35 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UFJ 874, 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 48 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UFJ 874?

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What year was UFJ 874 registered?

UFJ 874 is a 1978 Austin A35, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is UFJ 874 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFJ 874 shows 6 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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