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ASJ 557

1997 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,390 mi
Last recorded22,390 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey42,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASJ 557
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 22,390 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 16,315 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 16,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 10,320 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 5,439 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 2,582 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 147 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 147 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 94,001 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 90,178 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 90,178 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,110 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 88,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 83,020 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,548 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 80,542 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 77,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 75,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 72,645 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 69,587 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 66,806 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 66,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

suspension top arm stop perrish o/s/f

Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,661 miles

Bolts and washers holding driver's seat to floor are small, could certainly do with larger penny washers to stop them pulling through floor.

Fail 11 Jul 2007 64,661 miles

Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Bolts and washers holding driver's seat to floor are small, could certainly do with larger penny washers to stop them pulling through floor.

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 64,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 64,481 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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ASJ 557 is a 1997 Austin Healey in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ASJ 557, 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 ASJ 557 registered?

ASJ 557 is a 1997 Austin Healey, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is ASJ 557 safe to buy?

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