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VAC 736

1956 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,136 mi
Last recorded64,136 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1956 Austin Healey10,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAC 736
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 64,136 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 63,650 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 63,342 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,170 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 60,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 60,103 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 60,103 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 58,338 miles

slight play in both king pin & swivel joints n/s & o/s front

Pass 19 May 2006 56,204 miles

sligtly more play in o/s/f top & bottom swivel joints

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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VAC 736 is a 1956 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VAC 736, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAC 736?

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What year was VAC 736 registered?

VAC 736 is a 1956 Austin Healey, first registered on 3 December 1956.

Is VAC 736 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAC 736 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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