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AGS 974D

1997 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,294 mi
Last recorded14,294 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey42,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGS 974D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2022 14,294 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED AND SPLITTING

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Jun 2017 13,223 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 13,207 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,193 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 13,081 miles

Centre Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 12,477 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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AGS 974D is a 1997 Austin Healey in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 42,559 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 AGS 974D, 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 29 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AGS 974D registered?

AGS 974D is a 1997 Austin Healey, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is AGS 974D safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGS 974D shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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