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281 XUM

1957 Austin A35

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,934 mi
Last recorded49,934 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration281 XUM
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2012 49,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight lift nearside front suspension

slight play offside front lower suspension

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,934 miles

slight lift nearside front suspension

slight play offside front lower suspension

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,931 miles

lift nearside front suspension

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

offside rear shocker leak

wear offside front lower trunion

Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,346 miles

front suspension worn

rear foot brake readings low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,625 miles

general front suspension wear

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,640 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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281 XUM is a 1957 Austin A35 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1957 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 48,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 281 XUM, 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 69 years old, this Austin A35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 281 XUM?

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What year was 281 XUM registered?

281 XUM is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 19 March 1957.

Is 281 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 281 XUM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 281 XUM have outstanding finance?

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