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AOW 73A

2000 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,345 mi
Last recorded11,345 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Austin Healey11,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOW 73A
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 11,345 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 11,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 10,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2015 8,110 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 6,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 6,149 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 6,130 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 5,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 5,337 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 4,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 4,297 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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AOW 73A is a 2000 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AOW 73A, 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 AOW 73A registered?

AOW 73A is a 2000 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is AOW 73A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOW 73A shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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