MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,799 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
slight roughness in steering rack on lock to lock check
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
slight roughness in steering rack on lock to lock check
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey?
Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.
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AAO 840J is a 1971 Austin Healey in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1971 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 16,220 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AAO 840J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AAO 840J registered?
AAO 840J is a 1971 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 March 1971.
Is AAO 840J safe to buy?
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