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YOM 671

1959 Austin A35

Grey Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,009 mi
Last recorded68,009 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1959 Austin A3540,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOM 671
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 68,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 66,287 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 66,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,014 miles

Front Slight play both front king pins

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,387 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,347 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 65,347 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 65,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear boot floor/inner wing area on nearside & offside corroded & holed within 30cm of rear spring shackle mounting but not part of chassis leg

Fail 13 May 2009 68,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both offside wheel bearings may fail when retested due to unable to test at time of test because of restricted wheel movement

rear boot floor/inner wing area on nearside & offside corroded & holed within 30cm of rear spring shackle mounting but not part of chassis leg

Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,272 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 65,265 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 65,220 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,169 miles

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

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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YOM 671 is a 1959 Austin A35 in Grey with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1959 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 40,817 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 YOM 671, 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 67 years old, this Austin A35 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YOM 671 registered?

YOM 671 is a 1959 Austin A35, first registered on 8 July 1959.

Is YOM 671 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOM 671 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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