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WSJ 175

1957 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,533 mi
Last recorded12,533 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1957 Austin Healey25,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSJ 175
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 12,533 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 11,990 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 11,984 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 11,018 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 11,018 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2010 95,850 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 95,693 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 95,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 95,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 95,222 miles

corrosion offside inner sill not within any prescribed areas

corrosion to offside front outrigger not within any prescribed areas

long handgrake travel

slight lift nearside kingpin

slight lift offside kingpin

Pass 20 Dec 2005 94,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in steering

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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WSJ 175 is a 1957 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1957 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 25,735 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 WSJ 175, 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 69 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 WSJ 175?

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What year was WSJ 175 registered?

WSJ 175 is a 1957 Austin Healey, first registered on 12 June 1957.

Is WSJ 175 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSJ 175 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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