Austin A35
Turquoise · Petrol · 1954 · 848 cc
PFF 581MOT history
PFF 581 is a turquoise petrol Austin A35 first used on 24 Sept 1954. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 77,382 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 77,382 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 8
- 5 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 0 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- PFF 581
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Austin
- Model
- A35
- Colour
- Turquoise
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 848 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1954
- First used
- 24 Sept 1954
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
PFF 581 was last recorded at 77,382 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2012.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Jun 2012: 77,380 miles, lower than 77,830 miles on 17 Feb 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 77,380 miles · 19 Nov 2012
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 77,382 miles
- 2012 – 77,380 miles
- 2011 – 77,830 miles
- 2009 – 77,380 miles
- 2008 – 77,380 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,382 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Full MOT history
8 tests since 31 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,382 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 77,382 miles
- Test number
- 858699161777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,380 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 77,380 miles
- Test number
- 307724022351
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteCorrosion in nearside sill (outside prescribed areas)
Fail77,380 miles (-450)1 dangerous12 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,380 miles
- Test number
- 406310062134
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- FailureParking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
- FailureRear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSlight play in steering box pinnion
Pass77,830 miles (+450)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 77,830 miles
- Test number
- 928288541030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,380 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,380 miles
- Test number
- 401739829256
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass77,380 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 77,380 miles
- Test number
- 820259529259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,380 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 77,380 miles
- Test number
- 124808118274
- NoteSome corrosion on underside of vehicle that is not in a prescribed area.
FailMileage not read2 dangerous3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 711163618266
- DangerousIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteSome corrosion on underside of vehicle that is not in a prescribed area.
Questions about PFF 581
- What vehicle is registration PFF 581 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show PFF 581 on a turquoise petrol Austin A35 first used on 24 Sept 1954. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does PFF 581 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on PFF 581 expired on 30 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on PFF 581?
- The MOT on PFF 581 expired on 30 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has PFF 581 done?
- PFF 581 was recorded at 77,382 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 0 miles a year.
- Has PFF 581 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. PFF 581 has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2012.
- Has the mileage on PFF 581 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on PFF 581 find?
- PFF 581 passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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