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416 UXY

1957 Austin A35

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,262 mi
Last recorded59,262 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration416 UXY
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,262 miles

Front fuel hose deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 59,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,825 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 58,704 miles

Slight play in the steering box

Fail 15 Jun 2009 58,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Slight play in the steering box

Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,649 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2009 58,649 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,595 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 58,525 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 58,357 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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416 UXY is a 1957 Austin A35 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 416 UXY, 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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What year was 416 UXY registered?

416 UXY is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 26 July 1957.

Is 416 UXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 416 UXY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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