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PGB 505

1953 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,917 mi
Last recorded46,917 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1953 Austin Healey21,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGB 505
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2010 46,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,839 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 45,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,559 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 44,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,378 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 44,267 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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PGB 505 is a 1953 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1953 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 21,452 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 PGB 505, 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 73 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGB 505 registered?

PGB 505 is a 1953 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 January 1953.

Is PGB 505 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGB 505 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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