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FFO 512K

1971 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

9,393 mi
Last recorded9,393 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey16,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFO 512K
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 9,393 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 9,385 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 9,119 miles

Poor effort on offside park brake.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 8,306 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 8,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 7,628 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 7,616 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 5,969 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 5,961 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 4,864 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 4,634 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 4,254 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 3,239 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 3,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 2,078 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 1,780 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 1,772 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

One fuel tank bolt not fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 974 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 340 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 99,619 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 99,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 97,937 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 96,375 miles

Low reading on n/s/r brake.(foot and hand) †Slight lift in front suspensions.

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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FFO 512K is a 1971 Austin Healey in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FFO 512K, 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.

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What year was FFO 512K registered?

FFO 512K is a 1971 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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