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552 UXO

1957 Austin A35

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,031 mi
Last recorded2,031 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration552 UXO
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 2,031 miles

underside coverd with under seal

Fail 13 Sep 2019 2,030 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front brake flexi hoses (5.2.3 (f))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside coverd with under seal

Pass 2 Jul 2011 1,850 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 1,778 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 1,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 1,376 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 1,125 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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552 UXO is a 1957 Austin A35 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 552 UXO, 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

How do I check the history of 552 UXO?

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What year was 552 UXO registered?

552 UXO is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 19 September 1957.

Is 552 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 552 UXO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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