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NFO 585

1984 Austin A35

Blue Petrol 950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,584 mi
Last recorded34,584 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFO 585
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2018 34,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing trunion (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,498 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,806 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 55,696 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,690 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,565 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,525 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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NFO 585 is a 1984 Austin A35 in Blue with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NFO 585, 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 NFO 585 registered?

NFO 585 is a 1984 Austin A35, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is NFO 585 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFO 585 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NFO 585 have outstanding finance?

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