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AAW 585A

1988 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,901 mi
Last recorded40,901 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Healey53,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAW 585A
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 40,901 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 37,698 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill area. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 36,154 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 36,062 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 21 May 2014 36,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 35,792 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 35,567 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 35,549 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 35,441 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,216 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 35,006 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 34,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 34,435 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 34,159 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 34,141 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 33,979 miles

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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AAW 585A is a 1988 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 53,395 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 AAW 585A, 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 38 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AAW 585A registered?

AAW 585A is a 1988 Austin Healey, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is AAW 585A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAW 585A shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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