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942 DHT

1958 Austin A35

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,087 mi
Last recorded84,087 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1958 Austin A3543,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration942 DHT
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1958
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 84,087 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust blow

play in steering column

Fail 25 Aug 2010 84,087 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust blow

play in steering column

Pass 21 Sep 2009 84,042 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight play in top steering column

Fail 10 Sep 2009 84,035 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight play in top steering column

Pass 18 Aug 2008 83,450 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 83,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 83,319 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 83,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 83,211 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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942 DHT is a 1958 Austin A35 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1958 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 43,100 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 942 DHT, 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 68 years old, this Austin A35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 942 DHT registered?

942 DHT is a 1958 Austin A35, first registered on 31 December 1958.

Is 942 DHT safe to buy?

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