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JFO 292

1957 Austin A35

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,313 mi
Last recorded97,313 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFO 292
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,313 miles

Binding to both rear brakes.

Corrosion to nearside centre floor.

Offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking on treads.

Play to handbrake linkages.

Play to nearside front wheel bearing.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 97,313 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Binding to both rear brakes.

Corrosion to nearside centre floor.

Offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking on treads.

Play to handbrake linkages.

Play to nearside front wheel bearing.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to test steering properly due to steering being seized.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 97,313 miles

body corroded

both rear tyres cracked

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre cracked

oil leak

slight play in steering arm and steering box

Fail 9 Jun 2011 97,313 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body corroded

both rear tyres cracked

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre cracked

oil leak

slight play in steering arm and steering box

Pass 17 May 2010 97,313 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2010 97,313 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 97,313 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 97,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 97,305 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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JFO 292 is a 1957 Austin A35 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1957 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 48,390 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 JFO 292, 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 69 years old, this Austin A35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFO 292 registered?

JFO 292 is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 1 April 1957.

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