MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper trunion bush has slight play
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Upper trunion bush has slight play
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight movement on steering wheel
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey?
Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.
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PRP 279D is a 2007 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 2007 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 32,101 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 PRP 279D, 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 19 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was PRP 279D registered?
PRP 279D is a 2007 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 April 2007.
Is PRP 279D safe to buy?
The MOT history for PRP 279D shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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