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646 XUV

1979 Austin A35

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,653 mi
Last recorded47,653 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration646 XUV
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 47,653 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

electric fuel pump damp

Fail 6 Jun 2018 47,653 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down insecure locking nut (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

electric fuel pump damp

Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,031 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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646 XUV is a 1979 Austin A35 in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 646 XUV, 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 47 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 646 XUV registered?

646 XUV is a 1979 Austin A35, first registered on 19 June 1979.

Is 646 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 646 XUV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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