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NSJ 831

1959 Austin A35

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,139 mi
Last recorded19,139 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1959 Austin A3540,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSJ 831
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 19,139 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 4,669 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 1,644 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 98,637 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 98,583 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 98,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 98,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 98,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 98,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 97,962 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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NSJ 831 is a 1959 Austin A35 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 40,817 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 NSJ 831, 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 67 years old, this Austin A35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NSJ 831?

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What year was NSJ 831 registered?

NSJ 831 is a 1959 Austin A35, first registered on 9 July 1959.

Is NSJ 831 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSJ 831 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NSJ 831 have outstanding finance?

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