MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,520 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin A35?
Based on 9,322 MOT tests across 1,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SCR 553 is a 1956 Austin A35 in Purple with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 SCR 553, 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
How do I check the history of SCR 553?
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What year was SCR 553 registered?
SCR 553 is a 1956 Austin A35, first registered on 13 November 1956.
Is SCR 553 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SCR 553 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SCR 553 have outstanding finance?
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