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176 XVL

1959 Austin Healey Unknown

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5 mi
Last recorded5 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Unknown12,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration176 XVL
MakeAustin Healey
ModelUnknown
Year1959
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2022 5 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Unknown?

Based on 738 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7
parking brake recording little or no effort 6
Headlamp not working on main beam 6
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176 XVL is a 1959 Austin Healey Unknown in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 12,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Unknown fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 176 XVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 67 years old, this Austin Healey Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 176 XVL registered?

176 XVL is a 1959 Austin Healey Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is 176 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 176 XVL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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