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AFP 466A

1971 Austin A35

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,521 mi
Last recorded71,521 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFP 466A
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 71,521 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 71,496 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 71,462 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 71,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,413 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,368 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 71,712 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,249 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 71,157 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 71,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,059 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,997 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,408 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 70,244 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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AFP 466A is a 1971 Austin A35 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AFP 466A, 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 55 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFP 466A registered?

AFP 466A is a 1971 Austin A35, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is AFP 466A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFP 466A shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFP 466A have outstanding finance?

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