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STR 770H

1969 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

58,487 mi
Last recorded58,487 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1969 Austin Healey26,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTR 770H
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 58,487 miles

Drivers mirror cracked

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 58,470 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking on walls

Drivers mirror cracked

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside sill to floor corrosion

Oil leak

Vehicle has rear damage

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,046 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 55,032 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,269 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 53,253 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 53,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,548 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 52,545 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

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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STR 770H is a 1969 Austin Healey in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1969 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 26,660 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 STR 770H, 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 57 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was STR 770H registered?

STR 770H is a 1969 Austin Healey, first registered on 21 August 1969.

Is STR 770H safe to buy?

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