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OBO 787

1957 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,472 mi
Last recorded10,472 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1957 Austin Healey25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBO 787
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 10,472 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,257 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 74,710 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 74,707 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 4,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 3,883 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 1,473 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 1,306 miles

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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OBO 787 is a 1957 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1957 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 25,735 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 OBO 787, 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 69 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBO 787 registered?

OBO 787 is a 1957 Austin Healey, first registered on 11 September 1957.

Is OBO 787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBO 787 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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