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NSU 765

1989 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,633 mi
Last recorded12,633 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 765
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 12,633 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,124 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 11,429 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 107,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 9,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 9,712 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 89,822 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 8,594 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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NSU 765 is a 1989 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NSU 765, 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.

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What year was NSU 765 registered?

NSU 765 is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is NSU 765 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSU 765 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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