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FSU 286

1989 Austin A35

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,264 mi
Last recorded46,264 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSU 286
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2025 46,264 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 43,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,857 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight Movement In N/S & O/S Lower Trunions.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,859 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER TRUNION BUSHES.

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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FSU 286 is a 1989 Austin A35 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FSU 286, 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 37 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FSU 286 registered?

FSU 286 is a 1989 Austin A35, first registered on 2 July 1989.

Is FSU 286 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSU 286 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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