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SRF 854C

1965 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,765 mi
Last recorded36,765 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1965 Austin Healey35,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRF 854C
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,765 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 36,765 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,761 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 36,599 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 36,599 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,380 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,075 miles

floorpan undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,822 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,103 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 33,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,665 miles

nearside rear brake

nearside trackrod arm

rear fuel hose

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 26,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 26,708 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 26,701 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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SRF 854C is a 1965 Austin Healey in Red with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1965 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 35,195 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 SRF 854C, 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 61 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SRF 854C?

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What year was SRF 854C registered?

SRF 854C is a 1965 Austin Healey, first registered on 19 February 1965.

Is SRF 854C safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRF 854C shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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