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761 UYV

1989 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,511 mi
Last recorded4,511 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration761 UYV
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 4,511 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 4,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 2,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 2,941 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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761 UYV is a 1989 Austin Healey in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 27,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 761 UYV, 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 37 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 761 UYV registered?

761 UYV is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is 761 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 761 UYV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 761 UYV have outstanding finance?

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