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ABW 130C

2000 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,402 mi
Last recorded71,402 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Austin Healey11,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 130C
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 71,402 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 70,002 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 69,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,432 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 69,107 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,684 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 68,476 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,288 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,930 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,350 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 67,340 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2013 66,873 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,221 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,774 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,617 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 65,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,876 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,782 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 64,774 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,836 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,838 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 61,974 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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ABW 130C is a 2000 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,529 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 ABW 130C, 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 26 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 130C registered?

ABW 130C is a 2000 Austin Healey, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is ABW 130C safe to buy?

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