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VFD 908

1980 Austin A35

Green Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,180 mi
Last recorded47,180 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFD 908
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,180 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 44,014 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 43,679 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 43,670 miles

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 43,288 miles

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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VFD 908 is a 1980 Austin A35 in Green with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VFD 908, 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 46 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VFD 908?

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What year was VFD 908 registered?

VFD 908 is a 1980 Austin A35, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is VFD 908 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFD 908 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VFD 908 have outstanding finance?

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