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ESJ 886

1957 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,362 mi
Last recorded70,362 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1957 Austin Healey25,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESJ 886
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2023 70,362 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,316 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 65,832 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 65,420 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,838 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 64,646 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,552 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,264 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,090 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,934 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 61,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 59,199 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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ESJ 886 is a 1957 Austin Healey in Green with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1957 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 25,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESJ 886, 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 69 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESJ 886 registered?

ESJ 886 is a 1957 Austin Healey, first registered on 4 February 1957.

Is ESJ 886 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESJ 886 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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