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DS 3574

1955 Austin Unknown

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

57,798 mi
Last recorded57,798 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 3574
MakeAustin
ModelUnknown
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,798 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 57,798 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 55,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clamp fitted to rear flexi hose

How Reliable is the Austin Unknown?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 496 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
285
Miles/Year
496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 5
brake recording little or no effort 4
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DS 3574 is a 1955 Austin Unknown in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Austin Unknown fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS 3574, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was DS 3574 registered?

DS 3574 is a 1955 Austin Unknown, first registered on 4 January 1955.

Is DS 3574 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 3574 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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