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XUY 999

1959 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,782 mi
Last recorded15,782 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey18,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUY 999
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

vehicle undersealed not allowing full inspection underneath

Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,727 miles

165/15. Fronts 3mm. Rears 5mm.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pipes and underbody liberally lubricated.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,540 miles

slight steering box play

Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,509 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,371 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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XUY 999 is a 1959 Austin Healey in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 18,984 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 XUY 999, 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 67 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XUY 999 registered?

XUY 999 is a 1959 Austin Healey, first registered on 28 August 1959.

Is XUY 999 safe to buy?

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