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VAO 737

1985 Austin A35

Black Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,952 mi
Last recorded45,952 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAO 737
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2006 45,952 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 45,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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VAO 737 is a 1985 Austin A35 in Black with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VAO 737, 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 41 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VAO 737 registered?

VAO 737 is a 1985 Austin A35, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is VAO 737 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAO 737 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAO 737 have outstanding finance?

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