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TYJ 710

1979 Austin A35

Black Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,983 mi
Last recorded13,983 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYJ 710
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,983 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

handbrake lever stiff to operate

Fail 22 Jul 2011 13,942 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 13,670 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front floor has small rust holes not structural

Fail 24 Jul 2010 13,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front floor has small rust holes not structural

Pass 6 Sep 2008 13,165 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 12,763 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 12,751 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,292 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 12,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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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TYJ 710 is a 1979 Austin A35 in Black with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TYJ 710, 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 47 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TYJ 710 is a 1979 Austin A35, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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