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LVS 472

1958 Austin A35

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,141 mi
Last recorded62,141 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1958 Austin A3543,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVS 472
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1958
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,141 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 62,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

both rear backplatrs damp

slight play in kingpins

slight play in steering box

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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LVS 472 is a 1958 Austin A35 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1958 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 43,100 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 LVS 472, 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 68 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 LVS 472 registered?

LVS 472 is a 1958 Austin A35, first registered on 3 June 1958.

Is LVS 472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVS 472 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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