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YKE 710A

2009 Austin Healey

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,517 mi
Last recorded1,517 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKE 710A
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 1,517 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 1,517 miles

Central Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 1,381 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2018 1,322 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 1,225 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 1,179 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 1,048 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 1,010 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 751 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 663 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 2 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 14 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 14 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f suspension arms not fitted with locking nuts

n/s/r leaf spring bolts front and rear locking device missing

o/s/f chassis leg has slightly reduced strength on steering box load bearing point

o/s/f suspension arms not fitted with locking nuts

o/s/r leaf sring bolts front and rear locking device missing

steering box slight weep

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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YKE 710A is a 2009 Austin Healey in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YKE 710A, 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 17 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YKE 710A is a 2009 Austin Healey, first registered on 10 February 2009.

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