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VSY 351

1956 Austin A35

Black Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,995 mi
Last recorded70,995 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1956 Austin A3537,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSY 351
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,995 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 70,995 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre mirror deterioration

exhaust centre mounting deterioration

nearside mirror glass missing but base still fitted

offside front bumper pin insecure rear one

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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VSY 351 is a 1956 Austin A35 in Black with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VSY 351, 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 VSY 351 registered?

VSY 351 is a 1956 Austin A35, first registered on 29 October 1956.

Is VSY 351 safe to buy?

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