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AAO 840J

1971 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,799 mi
Last recorded13,799 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Austin Healey16,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAO 840J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 13,799 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 13,799 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 13,439 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2015 13,080 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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