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Austin A35

Black · Petrol · 1959 · 948 cc

XAB 634MOT history

XAB 634 is a black petrol Austin A35 first used on 4 Jun 1959. Its MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 51,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Dec 2022
Mileage
51,157 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2021
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XAB 634
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
A35
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
948 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
4 Jun 1959
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

XAB 634 was last recorded at 51,157 miles on 18 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,157 miles · 31 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 51,157 miles
  • 2020 – 51,157 miles
  • 2012 – 51,142 miles
  • 2011 – 50,582 miles
  • 2010 – 50,582 miles
  • 2009 – 48,981 miles
  • 2007 – 48,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,157 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    253500921263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,157 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    860296851887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,142 miles (+560)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,142 miles
    Test number
    335009622253
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s and o/s floors rusty
  4. Pass50,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,582 miles
    Test number
    666234321234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,582 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,582 miles
    Test number
    316604711478
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  6. Pass50,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,582 miles
    Test number
    272236080136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,582 miles (+1,601)10 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,582 miles
    Test number
    804702230169
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear floor rusty
    • NoteSlight play in both king pins
  8. Pass48,981 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,981 miles
    Test number
    471926339059
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
  9. Pass48,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    630850177272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,932 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    961247067291
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about XAB 634

What vehicle is registration XAB 634 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XAB 634 on a black petrol Austin A35 first used on 4 Jun 1959. 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 XAB 634 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on XAB 634 expired on 30 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on XAB 634?
The MOT on XAB 634 expired on 30 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has XAB 634 done?
XAB 634 was recorded at 51,157 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2021, an average of 156 miles a year.
Has XAB 634 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XAB 634 has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on XAB 634 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on XAB 634 find?
XAB 634 passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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