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ABW 140D

1998 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

473 mi
Last recorded473 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey18,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 140D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 473 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 2 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 97,341 miles

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

n/s/r Leaf spring anchor bracket not straight

signs of n/s/f wheel fouling inside wheel arch panel, but no fouling when tested

Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,890 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 96,684 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,458 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,326 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 96,326 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,298 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,954 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 95,954 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,825 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 95,634 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 94,897 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm wear left.

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 140D 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 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 140D, 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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ABW 140D is a 1998 Austin Healey, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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