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PFO 161

1958 Austin A35

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

62,924 mi
Last recorded62,924 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1958 Austin A3543,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFO 161
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2008 62,924 miles

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.

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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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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PFO 161 is a 1958 Austin A35, first registered on 23 April 1958.

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