CarVerify

Free Car Check

DNP 660J

1970 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,793 mi
Last recorded13,793 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey24,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNP 660J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 13,793 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 13,427 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,112 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside outer sill is starting to corrode

offside rear body next to spring eye is starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,564 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 11,653 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 10,902 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 10,423 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 9,918 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 9,307 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 9,306 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 8,335 miles

o/s/f steering rack slight play at inner end

Fail 9 May 2008 8,335 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/f trunnion slight lift

o/s/f steering rack slight play at inner end

Pass 28 Jun 2007 7,832 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,317 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 7,317 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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
Full Austin Healey reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DNP 660J is a 1970 Austin Healey in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 24,738 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 DNP 660J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DNP 660J?

You can check the full history of DNP 660J by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DNP 660J registered?

DNP 660J is a 1970 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is DNP 660J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNP 660J shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DNP 660J have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DNP 660J. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.