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956 DDV

1960 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,969 mi
Last recorded14,969 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey23,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration956 DDV
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,969 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,189 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,749 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 13,254 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 12,658 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,151 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 11,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2010 10,423 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,595 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 9,055 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 May 2007 8,697 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 8,209 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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956 DDV is a 1960 Austin Healey in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 23,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 956 DDV, 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 66 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 956 DDV registered?

956 DDV is a 1960 Austin Healey, first registered on 19 February 1960.

Is 956 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 956 DDV shows 12 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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