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EX 8500

1980 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,128 mi
Last recorded30,128 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1980 Austin Healey28,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX 8500
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,195 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 28,156 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 27,897 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 27,545 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 27,545 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,510 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 27,510 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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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EX 8500 is a 1980 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 28,676 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 EX 8500, 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 46 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX 8500 registered?

EX 8500 is a 1980 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is EX 8500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX 8500 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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