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KGH 697A

1957 Austin A35

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

50,475 mi
Last recorded50,475 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGH 697A
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2012 50,475 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,475 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,454 miles

Front engine mounts perished.

Nearside floor/sill corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,454 miles

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.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,386 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all tyres outer side walls perished

front engine mountings perished

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,376 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 50,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 50,365 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 50,361 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 50,342 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 50,331 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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