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BBK 835B

1964 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

18,796 mi
Last recorded18,796 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1964 Austin Healey34,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 835B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 18,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 18,572 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 18,413 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 18,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,770 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 17,535 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,312 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,248 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 17,074 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,932 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,839 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 16,599 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,452 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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BBK 835B is a 1964 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1964 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,871 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 BBK 835B, 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 62 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BBK 835B registered?

BBK 835B is a 1964 Austin Healey, first registered on 10 August 1964.

Is BBK 835B safe to buy?

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