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554 XWG

1957 Austin A35

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,845 mi
Last recorded68,845 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration554 XWG
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2025 68,845 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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554 XWG is a 1957 Austin A35 in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 554 XWG, 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 554 XWG registered?

554 XWG is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 31 December 1957.

Is 554 XWG safe to buy?

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