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HSO 928

1961 Austin Healey

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,504 mi
Last recorded61,504 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey23,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSO 928
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,504 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 61,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,867 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 60,864 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,578 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 60,571 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,993 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 59,990 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,159 miles

slight play at n/s rack

Fail 7 Aug 2012 59,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

slight play at n/s rack

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S STEERING RACK N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING REAR SUSPENSION STRAPS DETERIOATED

Fail 2 Aug 2011 58,472 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S STEERING RACK N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING REAR SUSPENSION STRAPS DETERIOATED

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,095 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

front brake imbalance 22%

Pass 18 Aug 2008 56,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,384 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,943 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 55,941 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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HSO 928 is a 1961 Austin Healey in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1961 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 23,376 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 HSO 928, 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 65 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HSO 928 registered?

HSO 928 is a 1961 Austin Healey, first registered on 11 October 1961.

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