MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak
slight play in steering box
general corrosion to underside
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
general corrosion to underside
oil leak
slight play in steering box
Oil leak ()
general corrosion to underside
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near offside rear leaf spring mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
general corrosion to underside
nearside steering idler arm has slight play
steering box has slight play
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
general corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded
general corrosion
exhaust system corroded
general corrosion
slight play in steering box
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
general corrosion on underside
slight play in steering box
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion to o/s inner sill (rear)
How Reliable is the Austin A35?
Based on 9,322 MOT tests across 1,780 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YTC 520D is a 1983 Austin A35 in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1983 Austin A35 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 46,314 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 YTC 520D, 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 43 years old, this Austin A35 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YTC 520D registered?
YTC 520D is a 1983 Austin A35, first registered on 1 April 1983.
Is YTC 520D safe to buy?
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