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BLJ 270A

1990 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,572 mi
Last recorded80,572 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey27,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLJ 270A
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 80,505 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 80,471 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 80,300 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 80,291 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,931 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 79,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 79,265 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 78,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 78,015 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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BLJ 270A is a 1990 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,526 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 BLJ 270A, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BLJ 270A registered?

BLJ 270A is a 1990 Austin Healey, first registered on 10 July 1990.

Is BLJ 270A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLJ 270A shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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