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EBW 204B

1996 Austin Healey

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,729 mi
Last recorded8,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey7,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 204B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 8,729 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 15 Jul 2021 8,729 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2019 8,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 8,597 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 8,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 7,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has hole in it (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front has play in various steering joints

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front has play in various steering joints

Offside Rear slight leakage from back of drum

Pass 23 Jun 2011 4,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 2,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Jul 2007 2,395 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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EBW 204B is a 1996 Austin Healey in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 7,486 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 EBW 204B, 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 30 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EBW 204B registered?

EBW 204B is a 1996 Austin Healey, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is EBW 204B safe to buy?

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