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FEY 383

1958 Austin A35

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,056 mi
Last recorded53,056 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1958 Austin A3543,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEY 383
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 53,056 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 52,950 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 52,774 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 52,536 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 51,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 51,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 50,310 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 50,310 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,486 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 49,486 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 48,710 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,103 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 48,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,262 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 47,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 46,578 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 45,691 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 45,691 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 44,822 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 42,944 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 42,944 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FEY 383 is a 1958 Austin A35 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FEY 383, 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 FEY 383 registered?

FEY 383 is a 1958 Austin A35, first registered on 1 November 1958.

Is FEY 383 safe to buy?

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