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UDT 669

1956 Austin Healey

Yellow Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,633 mi
Last recorded33,633 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1956 Austin Healey10,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDT 669
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1956
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,633 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 33,626 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,457 miles

slight play in steering system

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,786 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,135 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,431 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,611 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 28,946 miles

Left and right handbrake linkage and relay dry, need greasing.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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UDT 669 is a 1956 Austin Healey in Yellow with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UDT 669, 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 UDT 669 registered?

UDT 669 is a 1956 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 May 1956.

Is UDT 669 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDT 669 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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