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VBJ 929

1956 Austin A35

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,880 mi
Last recorded4,880 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1956 Austin A3537,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBJ 929
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 4,880 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 4,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 4,616 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 4,616 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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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VBJ 929 is a 1956 Austin A35 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1956 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 37,066 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBJ 929, 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 70 years old, this Austin A35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBJ 929 registered?

VBJ 929 is a 1956 Austin A35, first registered on 13 December 1956.

Is VBJ 929 safe to buy?

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