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PRP 279D

2007 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,260 mi
Last recorded69,260 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Austin Healey32,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 279D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 69,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,965 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,817 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,725 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,656 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,600 miles

Offside Front Upper trunion bush has slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,596 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper trunion bush has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,521 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,329 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 67,319 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,021 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,904 miles

slight movement on steering wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,324 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 6,632 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 65,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,479 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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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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