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HOC 262D

1966 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,145 mi
Last recorded99,145 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1966 Austin Healey45,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOC 262D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 99,145 miles

slight movement in nearside front lower suspension arm king pin/bush

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 18 May 2017 98,527 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2016 96,793 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished

front brake disc corroded

rear diff slight oil leak

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,292 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Jun 2013 96,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding

nearside front tyre paerished

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Jun 2013 96,024 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding

nearside front tyre paerished

slight play in steering box

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

battery insecure

rear gearbox mount worn out

slight play in both front kingpins

Fail 21 Sep 2011 95,733 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all tyres perishing

battery insecure

rear gearbox mount worn out

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 16 Sep 2010 95,412 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly pitted

gearbo and rear diff oily

nsf,nsr,osr tyres perished but not deep enough to reach cords

wipers starting to smear

Fail 16 Sep 2010 95,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly pitted

gearbo and rear diff oily

nsf,nsr,osr tyres perished but not deep enough to reach cords

under bonnet fuel hoses perished

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Sep 2009 95,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

fuel pipe starting to split and perish

n/s/f tyre wall starting to perish

n/s/r tyre wall starting to perish

o/s/r tyre wall starting to perish

slight freeplay in steering box

Pass 15 Sep 2008 94,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perishing due to age

Fail 15 Sep 2008 94,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perishing due to age

Pass 15 Jun 2007 94,265 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 93,793 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 93,781 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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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HOC 262D is a 1966 Austin Healey in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1966 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 45,678 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 HOC 262D, 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 60 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HOC 262D registered?

HOC 262D is a 1966 Austin Healey, first registered on 9 August 1966.

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