1955 Austin Healey 2.7L Petrol · SVS 492

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift from significant mechanical wear to minor component degradation. The most recent test in June 2025 at 76,162 miles passed with an advisory for an inoperative offside registration plate lamp and a slightly worn nearside front lower suspension trunnion bush. While these are not immediate failures, they represent a progression from the more substantial steering and way issues noted years earlier in the vehicle's service history. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 71-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,073 miles per year over its 76,162 recorded miles. There is a notable gap in the records between October 2009 and June 2025, during which the car covered only 4,318 miles. This sparse data suggests long periods of storage or limited use, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid integrity despite the low actual mechanical mileage on the drivetrain components. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. Historical records from 2008 and 2009 highlight way issues with play in the artwork king pin, steering idler arm, and wheel bearings. While the 2025 test only mentioned a worn trunnion bush, the recurring nature of these faults suggests the front-end requires close monitoring for excessive play. Additionally, the braking system should be checked for perished hoses, as these were previously flagged as damaged in 2009, and the oil leaks noted in earlier tests must be verified to ensure they have been rectified or have not worsened.