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DSU 711

1986 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,961 mi
Last recorded21,961 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Healey19,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 711
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,961 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 20,475 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,047 miles

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

slight movement in steering box drop arm

Pass 28 Oct 2014 19,393 miles

Nearside front roll bar bush has slight play

Rear brake flexi hose very close to battery

Rear exhaust bracket across pipes broken

Fail 27 Oct 2014 19,393 miles

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

Nearside front roll bar bush has slight play

Rear brake flexi hose very close to battery

Rear exhaust bracket across pipes broken

Pass 12 Nov 2013 19,160 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 18,614 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 17,768 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2010 16,974 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 16,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,327 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 16,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 158,584 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 15,584 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,636 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,977 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 13,686 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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DSU 711 is a 1986 Austin Healey in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1986 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 19,624 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 DSU 711, 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 40 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSU 711 registered?

DSU 711 is a 1986 Austin Healey, first registered on 15 August 1986.

Is DSU 711 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSU 711 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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