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BGS 947A

1996 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,173 mi
Last recorded48,173 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2005
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey7,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGS 947A
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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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BGS 947A is a 1996 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 7,486 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 BGS 947A, 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 30 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 BGS 947A registered?

BGS 947A is a 1996 Austin Healey, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is BGS 947A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGS 947A shows 1 test 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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