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678 YUK

1990 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,671 mi
Last recorded22,671 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey27,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration678 YUK
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 11,087 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,107 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,612 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,664 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 17,664 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 17,465 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,465 miles

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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678 YUK is a 1990 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,526 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 678 YUK, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 678 YUK registered?

678 YUK is a 1990 Austin Healey, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is 678 YUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 678 YUK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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