MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
slight play in o/s/r hub
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
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r damper weeping
under side of vehicle heavy under sealed
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
under body corrosion and undersealed
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
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
offside rear wheel arch corroded
How Reliable is the Austin Healey?
Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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