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XTU 371J

1971 Austin Healey Unknown

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,129 mi
Last recorded51,129 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTU 371J
MakeAustin Healey
ModelUnknown
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 51,129 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 50,269 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 49,751 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 49,737 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,368 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 48,368 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,368 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey Unknown?

Based on 738 MOT tests across 336 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
336
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7
parking brake recording little or no effort 6
Headlamp not working on main beam 6
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XTU 371J is a 1971 Austin Healey Unknown in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Austin Healey Unknown fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XTU 371J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Healey Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XTU 371J registered?

XTU 371J is a 1971 Austin Healey Unknown, first registered on 24 May 1971.

Is XTU 371J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTU 371J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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