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JSK 796

1956 Austin A35

Green Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,397 mi
Last recorded41,397 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1956 Austin A3537,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSK 796
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,397 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 41,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,074 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 41,073 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s/f top and bottom trunions

slight play in o/s/f top and bottom trunions

slight play in steering joints

Pass 14 Nov 2005 41,062 miles

n/s o/s rear shock absorbers slight leaks

n/s o/s/f wings coroded

play in n/s o/s king pins and bushs

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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JSK 796 is a 1956 Austin A35 in Green with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1956 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 37,066 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 JSK 796, 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 70 years old, this Austin A35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JSK 796?

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What year was JSK 796 registered?

JSK 796 is a 1956 Austin A35, first registered on 15 December 1956.

Is JSK 796 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSK 796 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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