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CHY 718K

1971 Austin Healey

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,393 mi
Last recorded90,393 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey16,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHY 718K
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 90,393 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 89,716 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 88,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 87,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 86,528 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in king pin upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,339 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,099 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind not detected on roller brake test

Fail 5 Mar 2019 84,091 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,512 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 81,784 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 81,166 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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CHY 718K is a 1971 Austin Healey in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CHY 718K, 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 CHY 718K registered?

CHY 718K is a 1971 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is CHY 718K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHY 718K shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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