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328 UYP

1961 Austin Healey Unknown

Yellow Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,700 mi
Last recorded3,700 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
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Vehicle Details

Registration328 UYP
MakeAustin Healey
ModelUnknown
Year1961
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 3,700 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 3,360 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 3,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 2,609 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 2,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 1,956 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 1,956 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 1,462 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 1,458 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 861 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 860 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 365 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 3 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 1 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired trunion locking device incorectley fitted (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking banjo fitting leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure locking pin not fitted corettley (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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328 UYP is a 1961 Austin Healey Unknown in Yellow with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Unknown fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 328 UYP, 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.

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What year was 328 UYP registered?

328 UYP is a 1961 Austin Healey Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 328 UYP safe to buy?

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