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262 ART

1958 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,180 mi
Last recorded21,180 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1958 Austin Healey44,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration262 ART
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1958
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 21,180 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 21,154 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 21,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 20,980 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 20,980 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 19,894 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 19,802 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 19,802 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 19,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,614 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 19,486 miles

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 20 May 2014 19,486 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2013 19,206 miles

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

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 May 2012 19,095 miles

Headlamp switch int flicker

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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262 ART is a 1958 Austin Healey in Red with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1958 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 44,315 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 262 ART, 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 68 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 262 ART registered?

262 ART is a 1958 Austin Healey, first registered on 5 December 1958.

Is 262 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for 262 ART shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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