MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
horn and direction indicator switch can be moved in steering wheel
the position of registration plate lamp does not fully illuminate registration plate
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipe between carbs is perished
horn and direction indicator switch can be moved in steering wheel
the position of registration plate lamp does not fully illuminate registration plate
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey?
Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.
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BMK 242A is a 1986 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1986 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 19,624 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 BMK 242A, 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 40 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BMK 242A registered?
BMK 242A is a 1986 Austin Healey, first registered on 19 August 1986.
Is BMK 242A safe to buy?
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