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153 ERO

1958 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,865 mi
Last recorded72,865 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1958 Austin Healey44,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration153 ERO
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,865 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 71,693 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 71,691 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,424 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 70,154 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 7,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,939 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 69,580 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,198 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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153 ERO is a 1958 Austin Healey in Blue with a 948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1958 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 44,315 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 153 ERO, 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 68 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 153 ERO registered?

153 ERO is a 1958 Austin Healey, first registered on 20 November 1958.

Is 153 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 153 ERO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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