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144 NHW

1959 Austin Healey Unknown

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,200 mi
Last recorded19,200 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey Unknown12,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration144 NHW
MakeAustin Healey
ModelUnknown
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 19,200 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 19,196 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Unknown?

Based on 738 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7
parking brake recording little or no effort 6
Headlamp not working on main beam 6
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144 NHW is a 1959 Austin Healey Unknown in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 12,844 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 Unknown fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 144 NHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 67 years old, this Austin Healey Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 144 NHW registered?

144 NHW is a 1959 Austin Healey Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is 144 NHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 144 NHW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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