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PAC 573

1954 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,698 mi
Last recorded16,698 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1954 Austin Healey23,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAC 573
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1954
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,698 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 16,672 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers and washers not tested, no windscreen fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2010 16,285 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 16,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,077 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,694 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 15,674 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,352 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 15,294 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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PAC 573 is a 1954 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1954 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 23,918 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 PAC 573, 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 72 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PAC 573?

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What year was PAC 573 registered?

PAC 573 is a 1954 Austin Healey, first registered on 26 May 1954.

Is PAC 573 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAC 573 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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