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SGN 706

1956 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,791 mi
Last recorded10,791 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1956 Austin Healey10,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGN 706
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 10,791 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 10,791 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer egde

Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakes sticking slightly all round

off side headlamp aim very slightly low

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,503 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 9,453 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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SGN 706 is a 1956 Austin Healey in Green with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1956 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 10,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SGN 706, 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 70 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SGN 706 registered?

SGN 706 is a 1956 Austin Healey, first registered on 6 January 1956.

Is SGN 706 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGN 706 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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