MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,475 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine mounts perished.
Nearside front floor/inner sill corroded.
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine mounts perished.
Nearside front floor/inner sill corroded.
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front engine mounts perished.
Nearside floor/sill corroded.
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front engine mounts perished.
Nearside floor/sill corroded.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
all tyres outer side walls perished
front engine mountings perished
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Austin A35?
Based on 9,322 MOT tests across 1,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KGH 697A is a 1957 Austin A35 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 KGH 697A, 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 KGH 697A registered?
KGH 697A is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 3 May 1957.
Is KGH 697A safe to buy?
The MOT history for KGH 697A shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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