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AKX 953E

1990 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,570 mi
Last recorded79,570 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey27,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 953E
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,570 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,882 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,667 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,257 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,566 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,694 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 58,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 53,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,594 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,567 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 44,153 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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AKX 953E is a 1990 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,526 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 AKX 953E, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AKX 953E registered?

AKX 953E is a 1990 Austin Healey, first registered on 18 July 1990.

Is AKX 953E safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKX 953E shows 14 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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