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659 LUG

1978 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,973 mi
Last recorded62,973 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
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Vehicle Details

Registration659 LUG
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,973 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 62,851 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,460 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,141 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,385 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,326 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 61,309 miles

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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659 LUG is a 1978 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 659 LUG, 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 48 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 659 LUG registered?

659 LUG is a 1978 Austin Healey, first registered on 12 May 1978.

Is 659 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 659 LUG shows 7 tests 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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