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XAS 378

1959 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

260 mi
Last recorded260 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey18,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAS 378
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2008 260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 234 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 232 miles

n/side rear brake lower effort

petrol pipe damaged underneath at front

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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XAS 378 is a 1959 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 18,984 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 XAS 378, 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 67 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of XAS 378?

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What year was XAS 378 registered?

XAS 378 is a 1959 Austin Healey, first registered on 31 December 1959.

Is XAS 378 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAS 378 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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