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172 JTX

1959 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37 mi
Last recorded37 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey18,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration172 JTX
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 37 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 20 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 99,963 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 99,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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172 JTX is a 1959 Austin Healey in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 172 JTX, 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

How do I check the history of 172 JTX?

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What year was 172 JTX registered?

172 JTX is a 1959 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 January 1959.

Is 172 JTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 172 JTX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 172 JTX have outstanding finance?

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