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220 XVY

1958 Austin A35

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2005
Typical for 1958 Austin A3543,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration220 XVY
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2005 85,061 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 85,061 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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220 XVY is a 1958 Austin A35 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1958 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 43,100 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 220 XVY, 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 68 years old, this Austin A35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 220 XVY registered?

220 XVY is a 1958 Austin A35, first registered on 30 May 1958.

Is 220 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 220 XVY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 220 XVY have outstanding finance?

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