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MSL 878

1956 Austin A35

Black Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,982 mi
Last recorded33,982 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1956 Austin A3537,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 878
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,982 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,623 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,086 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,001 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,829 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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MSL 878 is a 1956 Austin A35 in Black with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MSL 878, 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

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What year was MSL 878 registered?

MSL 878 is a 1956 Austin A35, first registered on 16 November 1956.

Is MSL 878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSL 878 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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