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YTC 520D

1983 Austin A35

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,603 mi
Last recorded74,603 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1983 Austin A3546,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTC 520D
MakeAustin
ModelA35
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 74,603 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering box

general corrosion to underside

Fail 4 Dec 2018 74,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Dec 2017 74,280 miles

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to underside

Fail 26 Sep 2017 74,158 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,960 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 72,157 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 72,153 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,156 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 70,156 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,790 miles

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion

slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Jan 2011 66,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 63,870 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 63,152 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 63,024 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 62,780 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 62,487 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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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.

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