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DHJ 141B

1988 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,678 mi
Last recorded95,678 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Healey53,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 141B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 95,678 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 95,667 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 95,079 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 94,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,952 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 92,140 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 92,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,491 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 90,890 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 89,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,470 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 88,947 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 88,197 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 88,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 87,653 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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DHJ 141B is a 1988 Austin Healey in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 53,395 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 DHJ 141B, 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 38 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DHJ 141B registered?

DHJ 141B is a 1988 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is DHJ 141B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHJ 141B shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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