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DOP 5C

1965 Austin Healey

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

31,249 mi
Last recorded31,249 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1965 Austin Healey35,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOP 5C
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 31,249 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 30,683 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 30,683 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 30,403 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 30,403 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking from float chamber overflow (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 29,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering arm has slightly play

Fail 11 Oct 2021 29,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering arm has slightly play

Pass 21 May 2019 28,396 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,119 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 28,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2017 28,091 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 28,091 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,951 miles

Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,045 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,453 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,581 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 18,581 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,581 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,733 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 14,825 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 13,208 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 13,208 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 11,688 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 11,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 10,901 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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DOP 5C is a 1965 Austin Healey in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1965 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 35,195 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 DOP 5C, 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 61 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DOP 5C registered?

DOP 5C is a 1965 Austin Healey, first registered on 10 September 1965.

Is DOP 5C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOP 5C shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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