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FDS 85C

1992 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

5,388 mi
Last recorded5,388 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Austin Healey28,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDS 85C
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 5,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 5,198 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 4,880 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 4,699 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 4,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner forward joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported rear flexi pipe (3.6.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 4,378 miles

minor body damage

minor oil leak at gearbox

minor oil leak at steering box

Pass 2 Apr 2014 4,207 miles

presenter has informed nt car only used in daylight hours

slight leak at gearbox

slight leak at steering box

Pass 1 May 2013 3,979 miles

nearside rear hub seal slightly leaking

presenter has informed nt car only used in daylight hours

slight leak at gearbox

sslight of steering box

Fail 21 Mar 2013 3,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fluid leak from rear axel

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 5 Apr 2012 2,809 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 2,292 miles

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

nearside front kingpin has slight play

nearside rear inner sill holled and corroded

offside front kingpin has slight play

offside rear inner and outer sill holled and corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 96,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 92,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 90,322 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 88,814 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 88,814 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot floor corroded

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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FDS 85C is a 1992 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1992 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 28,441 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 FDS 85C, 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 34 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FDS 85C registered?

FDS 85C is a 1992 Austin Healey, first registered on 28 October 1992.

Is FDS 85C safe to buy?

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