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XUU 965

1987 Austin Healey

Yellow Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,451 mi
Last recorded2,451 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Austin Healey14,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUU 965
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2014 2,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 2,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 2,450 miles

Some perishing to top trunnion bushes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2013 2,450 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Some perishing to top trunnion bushes

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 2,450 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 2,451 miles

all tyres are getting perish cracks in walls ?

Pass 8 Apr 2010 2,451 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 2,450 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 2,451 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 2,450 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 2,450 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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XUU 965 is a 1987 Austin Healey in Yellow with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 14,747 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 XUU 965, 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 39 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XUU 965 registered?

XUU 965 is a 1987 Austin Healey, first registered on 22 July 1987.

Is XUU 965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUU 965 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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