MOT Status
Mileage
62,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.9) DANGEROUS
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.9) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
bvung stops missing from front suspension
car has a miss fire
coil springs corroded
door hinges worn
drivers sun visor not fitted
exhaust corroded
floor corrodewd in places
fuel pipe corroded in places
indicatore switch stiff to operate
no check straps on doors
o/s/f door handle loose
oil leak from diff
oil leak from engine
rear inner door handles missing
rear shocker mounting area poor repair
spare tyre flat
suspension bushes cracked
suspension coprroded
wiper blade torn
How Reliable is the Austin A35?
Based on 9,322 MOT tests across 1,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PFO 161 is a 1958 Austin A35 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 PFO 161, 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.
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What year was PFO 161 registered?
PFO 161 is a 1958 Austin A35, first registered on 23 April 1958.
Is PFO 161 safe to buy?
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