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YSY 241

1986 Austin A35

Beige Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,350 mi
Last recorded1,350 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSY 241
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 1,350 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 1,335 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 1,114 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 1,114 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 1,049 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 1,046 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

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

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

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

rear fuel tank mounting points very rusty

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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YSY 241 is a 1986 Austin A35 in Beige with a 948cc 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 YSY 241, 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 40 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YSY 241 registered?

YSY 241 is a 1986 Austin A35, first registered on 17 February 1986.

Is YSY 241 safe to buy?

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