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EYY 575B

2008 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,679 mi
Last recorded86,679 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYY 575B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,679 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 86,679 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,598 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 86,598 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,362 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 86,293 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,973 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,216 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,956 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 84,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,452 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

n/s/r hub seal slight leak

Fail 16 Jan 2009 84,437 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s/r hub seal slight leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 84,404 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 84,404 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EYY 575B is a 2008 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EYY 575B, 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 18 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EYY 575B is a 2008 Austin Healey, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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