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VYJ 728

1957 Austin A35

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,323 mi
Last recorded5,323 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1957 Austin A3548,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYJ 728
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 5,323 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 2,503 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 9,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 8,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 6,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 5,568 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 5,568 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 2,790 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 2,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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VYJ 728 is a 1957 Austin A35 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VYJ 728, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VYJ 728?

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What year was VYJ 728 registered?

VYJ 728 is a 1957 Austin A35, first registered on 31 December 1957.

Is VYJ 728 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYJ 728 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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