1959 Austin A35 0.9L Petrol · YEL 60
1959 Austin A35 (0.9L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 1959. Recorded mileage 40,234 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN A35
- Year / Origin
- 1959 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YEL 60 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 40,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YEL 60 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1959 Austin A35 (YEL 60) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”.
YEL 60 Mileage History
- 04/05/202340,205 mi
- 14/06/202440,215 mi+10 mi
- 14/06/202440,215 mi
- 03/06/202540,234 mi+19 mi
- 05/06/202540,234 mi
Average of roughly 14 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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