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GSU 581

1987 Austin A35

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,056 mi
Last recorded88,056 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 581
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 May 2012 88,056 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 87,883 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 13,162 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 12,412 miles

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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GSU 581 is a 1987 Austin A35 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 GSU 581, 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 39 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GSU 581 registered?

GSU 581 is a 1987 Austin A35, first registered on 10 November 1987.

Is GSU 581 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSU 581 shows 4 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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