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298 XVL

1961 Austin Healey Unknown

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,252 mi
Last recorded3,252 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration298 XVL
MakeAustin Healey
ModelUnknown
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 3,252 miles

Offside Rear sign of tyre rub on chassis *** possible before vehicle allignment

Pass 11 Oct 2024 2,767 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 1,443 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 1,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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298 XVL is a 1961 Austin Healey Unknown in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Unknown fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 298 XVL, 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 65 years old, this Austin Healey Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 298 XVL registered?

298 XVL is a 1961 Austin Healey Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 298 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 298 XVL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 298 XVL have outstanding finance?

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