MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in nearside front steering idler and trunnion.
Slight movement in front shackle bracket of nearside rear leaf spring.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
a lot of travel at park brake lever
passenger interior door handle and linkage appears to have been removed
small front number plate fitted
very bad enigne oil leak
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
a lot of travel at park brake lever
passenger interior door handle and linkage appears to have been removed
small front number plate fitted
very bad enigne oil leak
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Both Rear Hub Oil Seals Slighly Leaking.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey?
Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.
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DSL 848 is a 2000 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2000 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 11,529 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 DSL 848, 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 26 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was DSL 848 registered?
DSL 848 is a 2000 Austin Healey, first registered on 24 May 2000.
Is DSL 848 safe to buy?
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