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YPX 771

1988 Austin A35

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,904 mi
Last recorded28,904 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin A3557,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPX 771
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 28,904 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 28,657 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,235 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 28,235 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,282 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,264 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 27,264 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,392 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,484 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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YPX 771 is a 1988 Austin A35 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 57,767 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 YPX 771, 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 38 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 YPX 771?

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What year was YPX 771 registered?

YPX 771 is a 1988 Austin A35, first registered on 13 July 1988.

Is YPX 771 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPX 771 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YPX 771 have outstanding finance?

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