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UDV 741

1983 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,242 mi
Last recorded4,242 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDV 741
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 4,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 4,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 4,221 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 4,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear prop shaft universal joint has slight play

washers take lots of effort

Pass 21 Sep 2009 4,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear prop shaft universal joint has slight play

washers take lots of effort

Pass 24 Sep 2008 4,211 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

PLAY IN OSF KING PIN NOT BAD.

PLAY IN REAR PROPSHAFT UJ

WASHERS take alot of pumping(non return valve!)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 4,178 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 4,178 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 3,996 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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UDV 741 is a 1983 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UDV 741, 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 43 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UDV 741 registered?

UDV 741 is a 1983 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 July 1983.

Is UDV 741 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDV 741 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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