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UTT 568J

1971 Austin Healey

Yellow Petrol 1274cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,344 mi
Last recorded67,344 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey16,220 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTT 568J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,274cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 67,344 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 67,326 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength between front suspension arms on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspect axle oil leak on to brake linings

Pass 25 May 2023 65,709 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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UTT 568J is a 1971 Austin Healey in Yellow with a 1,274cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 16,220 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 UTT 568J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UTT 568J registered?

UTT 568J is a 1971 Austin Healey, first registered on 10 May 1971.

Is UTT 568J safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTT 568J shows 3 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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