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SLL 989

1956 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,216 mi
Last recorded12,216 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1956 Austin Healey10,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLL 989
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 12,216 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

screen down at time of test

wireing insecure front & rear

Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,077 miles

screen down at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2010 11,999 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

windscreen down at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,925 miles

screen out at time of test wiper blades deteriorated & washers not working

Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,475 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,897 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 10,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 9,746 miles

AS PER PREVIOUS ADVISORIES

Fail 9 Mar 2006 9,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE IMBALANCE FRONT 12% &JUDDER

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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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SLL 989 is a 1956 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SLL 989, 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 SLL 989 registered?

SLL 989 is a 1956 Austin Healey, first registered on 21 March 1956.

Is SLL 989 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLL 989 shows 9 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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