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EDS 444A

1962 Austin A35

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,731 mi
Last recorded70,731 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1962 Austin A3560,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDS 444A
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 70,731 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 70,432 miles

Central Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 70,431 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,104 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose close to metal brakepipe

Slight play detected in steering wheel /column

Fail 21 Nov 2017 69,142 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Drop arm link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Drop arm link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose close to metal brakepipe

Slight play detected in steering wheel /column

Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,827 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before rear silencer box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front routing of metal brake line close to rubber hose brake line

Nearside Front steering idler has wear

Offside Front steering box output shaft has wear

steering wheel and column has movement but not excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,300 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 67,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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EDS 444A is a 1962 Austin A35 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1962 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 60,580 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 EDS 444A, 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 64 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 EDS 444A registered?

EDS 444A is a 1962 Austin A35, first registered on 21 February 1962.

Is EDS 444A safe to buy?

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