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837 YUJ

1957 Austin A35

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,288 mi
Last recorded85,288 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration837 YUJ
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,288 miles

exsesive welding being done heaviley under sealed

near side inner wing corroded not in pricibde area

slight play in lowwer trunians

Pass 21 Aug 2010 85,288 miles

corroion on upper bulk head

indicator lenses slightly pale

master cylinders damp

Fail 1 Jun 2010 85,288 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER TRUNNIONS

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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837 YUJ is a 1957 Austin A35 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 837 YUJ, 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 837 YUJ registered?

837 YUJ is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 24 April 1957.

Is 837 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 837 YUJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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