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438 AYA

1957 Austin A35

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,685 mi
Last recorded46,685 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration438 AYA
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,685 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 46,662 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,659 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 46,620 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,572 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 46,465 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,409 miles

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

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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438 AYA is a 1957 Austin A35 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 438 AYA, 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 438 AYA registered?

438 AYA is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 4 December 1957.

Is 438 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 438 AYA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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