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ULL 393

1957 Austin A35

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,346 mi
Last recorded72,346 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULL 393
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,346 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 72,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 72,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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ULL 393 is a 1957 Austin A35 in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1957 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 48,390 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 ULL 393, 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 69 years old, this Austin A35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ULL 393 registered?

ULL 393 is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 24 July 1957.

Is ULL 393 safe to buy?

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