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Q910NUR

1996 Austin Healey

White Petrol 2753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,072 mi
Last recorded27,072 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey7,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ910NUR
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 27,072 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 27,061 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2024 26,807 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 26,657 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 26,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 26,294 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 26,294 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,909 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

front tyres is perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,909 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 25,909 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 25,907 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre perished

chassis corroded

engine running requires attention

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,523 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,097 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,356 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)

advise play in lower column bush

Fail 25 Mar 2011 23,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

advise play in lower column bush

Pass 1 Apr 2010 22,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,998 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

bottom water hose leaking.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 21,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

bottom water hose leaking.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,730 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,558 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,850 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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Q910NUR is a 1996 Austin Healey in White with a 2,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 7,486 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 Q910NUR, 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 30 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Q910NUR is a 1996 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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