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565 UXY

1981 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,185 mi
Last recorded18,185 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

Registration565 UXY
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 18,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 18,185 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 17,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 16,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,906 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,165 miles

metal brake pipes greased

Fail 1 Jun 2011 15,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

metal brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,404 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 14,404 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

wiper blades slight wear

Fail 6 Jun 2008 12,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

oil over nearside rear brake plate

Pass 6 Jun 2008 12,708 miles

oil over nearside rear brake plate

Pass 13 Jun 2007 11,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 11,672 miles

slight play in kingpins and offsiode steering rack

How Reliable is the Austin Healey?

Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
1,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 196
brake binding 162
Stop lamp not working 159
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 124
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565 UXY is a 1981 Austin Healey in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 196 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 565 UXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 45 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 565 UXY?

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What year was 565 UXY registered?

565 UXY is a 1981 Austin Healey, first registered on 25 August 1981.

Is 565 UXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 565 UXY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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