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ACU 434B

1971 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,918 mi
Last recorded60,918 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey16,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 434B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,835 miles

slight play in o/s/r hub

Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,835 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

slight play in o/s/r hub

Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,270 miles

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

n/s/r damper weeping

under side of vehicle heavy under sealed

Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under body corrosion and undersealed

Fail 23 Mar 2011 58,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under body corrosion and undersealed

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,551 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,695 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,587 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,978 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,543 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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ACU 434B is a 1971 Austin Healey in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 16,220 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 ACU 434B, 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 55 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACU 434B registered?

ACU 434B is a 1971 Austin Healey, first registered on 8 January 1971.

Is ACU 434B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACU 434B shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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