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ABH 193C

1998 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,285 mi
Last recorded2,285 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey18,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 193C
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 2,285 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 2,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 2,191 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 2,163 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 2,163 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

all steering joint dust covers perished!

all tyres slight perished!

Pass 18 Oct 2013 2,148 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 2,128 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 2,128 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 2,110 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 2,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 2,061 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre slightly cracking.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 1,982 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Advise o/s/f tyre slightly cracking.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 1,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 1,953 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 1,824 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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ABH 193C is a 1998 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 18,317 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 ABH 193C, 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 28 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABH 193C registered?

ABH 193C is a 1998 Austin Healey, first registered on 21 July 1998.

Is ABH 193C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABH 193C shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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