MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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.
body corroded
both rear tyres cracked
brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front tyre cracked
oil leak
slight play in steering arm and steering box
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Austin A35?
Based on 9,322 MOT tests across 1,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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JFO 292 is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 1 April 1957.
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