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PWC 9K

1971 Austin Healey

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,315 mi
Last recorded16,315 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey16,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWC 9K
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 16,315 miles

o/s middle floor corroded but not near any load bearing points

o/s/r leaf spring weak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,262 miles

Slight corrosion to off side front floor.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 16,222 miles

slight corrosion to off side front floor.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 16,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

slight corrosion to off side front floor.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 16,176 miles

engine oil leak.

front number plate cracked

rear leaf spring osr front spring worn.

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jul 2012 15,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

horn not very loud

o/s/r shock absorber spindle / bush slightly worn

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 26 Jul 2011 15,906 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked across fixes holes.

n.s.r tyre mishaped slightly.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 15,906 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked across fixes holes.

n.s.r tyre mishaped slightly.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 26 Jul 2010 15,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,249 miles

both rear tyres perrished

front number plate cracked

surface corrosion on floor sections

Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,572 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,652 miles

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

Oil leak

acceptable corrosion to underside

front number plate cracked.

hand brake linkage partly worn.

o.s.r tyre perished walls

Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,235 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 11,134 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

acceptable corrision to under side.

acceptable knock in steering rack.

front brake coil spring rusty,

front number plate cracked.

h.c level on upper limits

n.s.r tyre mishaped and wearing unevenly.

o.s.r brake back plate damp.

oil leaks from engine.

Pass 15 Jul 2005 9,926 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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PWC 9K is a 1971 Austin Healey in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 16,220 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 PWC 9K, 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 55 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PWC 9K is a 1971 Austin Healey, first registered on 18 November 1971.

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