MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey?
Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.
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868 AKR is a 1957 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1957 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 25,735 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 868 AKR, 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 69 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 868 AKR registered?
868 AKR is a 1957 Austin Healey, first registered on 16 August 1957.
Is 868 AKR safe to buy?
The MOT history for 868 AKR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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