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TRO 397

1955 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,645 mi
Last recorded10,645 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1955 Austin Healey19,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRO 397
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 10,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 9,736 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 9,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 9,625 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 9,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 8,256 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 6,683 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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TRO 397 is a 1955 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1955 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 19,276 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 TRO 397, 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 71 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TRO 397 registered?

TRO 397 is a 1955 Austin Healey, first registered on 13 January 1955.

Is TRO 397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRO 397 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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