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JTK 827

1956 Austin Healey

White Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,162 mi
Last recorded9,162 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1956 Austin Healey10,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTK 827
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1956
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 9,162 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 9,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 7,676 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 7,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 7,438 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 7,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 7,235 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 6,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering box

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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JTK 827 is a 1956 Austin Healey in White with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1956 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 10,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JTK 827, 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 70 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JTK 827 registered?

JTK 827 is a 1956 Austin Healey, first registered on 24 September 1956.

Is JTK 827 safe to buy?

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