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AOD 524A

1993 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,096 mi
Last recorded67,096 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Austin Healey24,291 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOD 524A
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,740 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 63,906 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,943 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,456 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,385 miles

Nearside Front idler arm has play

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

steering box leaking

washers deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,272 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 61,272 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,200 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,749 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,716 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 60,716 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,716 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 60,702 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s center anti roll bar mounting slight damage

o/s/rear brake slight binding

slight travel on hand brake

tyers starting to deteriate

wireing tuching n/s/front tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,409 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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AOD 524A is a 1993 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 24,291 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 AOD 524A, 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 33 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AOD 524A registered?

AOD 524A is a 1993 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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