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BB07122

1959 Austin Healey

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,759 mi
Last recorded4,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey18,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB07122
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 4,759 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 4,759 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 4,740 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 4,732 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 4,672 miles

Centre exhaust mounting detatched.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 4,672 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre exhaust mounting detatched.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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BB07122 is a 1959 Austin Healey in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 18,984 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 BB07122, 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 67 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BB07122 registered?

BB07122 is a 1959 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 July 1959.

Is BB07122 safe to buy?

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