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DSL 264

1971 Austin A35

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,042 mi
Last recorded71,042 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 264
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,042 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 71,042 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,769 miles

Front Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,137 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,487 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 69,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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DSL 264 is a 1971 Austin A35 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DSL 264, 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

How do I check the history of DSL 264?

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What year was DSL 264 registered?

DSL 264 is a 1971 Austin A35, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is DSL 264 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 264 shows 6 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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