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ASJ 923

1997 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,279 mi
Last recorded78,279 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey42,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASJ 923
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,279 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,946 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,859 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,781 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,693 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 77,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,549 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 77,399 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 76,929 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 76,904 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,005 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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ASJ 923 is a 1997 Austin Healey in Red with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ASJ 923, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ASJ 923 registered?

ASJ 923 is a 1997 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is ASJ 923 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASJ 923 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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