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419 XUJ

1957 Austin A35

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

512 mi
Last recorded512 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration419 XUJ
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 512 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

battery loose

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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419 XUJ is a 1957 Austin A35 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 419 XUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 419 XUJ registered?

419 XUJ is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 3 July 1957.

Is 419 XUJ safe to buy?

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