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EKT 297C

1965 Austin Healey Unknown

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,003 mi
Last recorded44,003 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKT 297C
MakeAustin Healey
ModelUnknown
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 44,003 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 43,987 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when signalling left all indicators work (4.4.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Unknown?

Based on 738 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7
parking brake recording little or no effort 6
Headlamp not working on main beam 6
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EKT 297C is a 1965 Austin Healey Unknown in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Unknown fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKT 297C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 61 years old, this Austin Healey Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKT 297C registered?

EKT 297C is a 1965 Austin Healey Unknown, first registered on 29 November 1965.

Is EKT 297C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKT 297C shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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