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WAH 151

1998 Austin A35

Blue Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,212 mi
Last recorded86,212 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAH 151
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,212 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 86,084 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 86,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,881 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 85,879 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 85,640 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 85,223 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 84,974 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 84,974 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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WAH 151 is a 1998 Austin A35 in Blue with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WAH 151, 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 28 years old, this Austin A35 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WAH 151?

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What year was WAH 151 registered?

WAH 151 is a 1998 Austin A35, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is WAH 151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAH 151 shows 9 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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