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WYO 639H

1970 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

37,361 mi
Last recorded37,361 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey24,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYO 639H
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 37,361 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 36,607 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 35,792 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 34,016 miles

Oil leak ()

nsr tyre perished

slight lift in os king pin

slight play in osf lower suspension bush

Pass 27 Aug 2016 32,303 miles

Oil leak ()

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,634 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

slight play in front suspension

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,859 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f top suspension arm has slight play

rear axle oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,072 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 27,072 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,847 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,096 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perished no cords showing

offside and nearside front brake discs badly pitted

underneath of vehicle rusty and been underseal

Fail 11 Mar 2011 23,061 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perished no cords showing

offside and nearside front brake discs badly pitted

underneath of vehicle rusty and been underseal

Fail 13 Apr 2010 21,633 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 21,633 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 21,623 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front and rear registration plates delaminated but still clearly legible

Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate slightly detiorated

Fail 2 Dec 2008 21,525 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,506 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

main beam warning lamp faulty

parking brake close to maximum travel

Fail 15 Oct 2007 21,506 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

main beam warning lamp faulty

parking brake close to maximum travel

Fail 10 May 2006 21,492 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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WYO 639H is a 1970 Austin Healey in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 24,738 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 WYO 639H, 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 56 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WYO 639H registered?

WYO 639H is a 1970 Austin Healey, first registered on 5 February 1970.

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