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KGU 705A

1984 Austin A35

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,392 mi
Last recorded57,392 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGU 705A
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 57,392 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 571,796 miles

slight play n/s/f king pin

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,109 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,069 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,002 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 57,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,968 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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KGU 705A is a 1984 Austin A35 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KGU 705A, 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 42 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KGU 705A registered?

KGU 705A is a 1984 Austin A35, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is KGU 705A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGU 705A shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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