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JEK 886H

1970 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,361 mi
Last recorded5,361 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey24,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEK 886H
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 5,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2009 5,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 4,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 4,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 3,861 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JEK 886H is a 1970 Austin Healey in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 24,738 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 JEK 886H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JEK 886H registered?

JEK 886H is a 1970 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is JEK 886H safe to buy?

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