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RSL 639

1957 Austin Healey

White Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,057 mi
Last recorded35,057 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1957 Austin Healey25,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSL 639
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1957
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 35,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 32,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,990 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 27,990 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,035 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in off side and near side front steering arms

Fail 13 Apr 2012 24,508 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in off side and near side front steering arms

Fail 26 Jan 2011 23,238 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in front inner and outer track rod ends.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,238 miles

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

Play in front inner and outer track rod ends.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,468 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 21,461 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,806 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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RSL 639 is a 1957 Austin Healey in White with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RSL 639, 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.

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What year was RSL 639 registered?

RSL 639 is a 1957 Austin Healey, first registered on 31 July 1957.

Is RSL 639 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSL 639 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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