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DSL 848

2000 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,895 mi
Last recorded17,895 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Austin Healey11,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 848
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 17,895 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 7,582 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 7,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 6,948 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 6,889 miles

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.

Pass 4 May 2011 6,289 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,308 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 5,305 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 4,464 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 4,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 3,987 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 3,987 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 3,313 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 1,818 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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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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