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FTJ 46C

1990 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,992 mi
Last recorded29,992 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey27,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTJ 46C
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 29,992 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 27,526 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 19,760 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 19,760 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 18,054 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 18,053 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 15,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 14,746 miles

I did a visual check on exhaust emissions and found to be ok.

Pass 6 May 2014 14,546 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 11,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 9,904 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 28 Apr 2011 8,567 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bump stop bracket bolt hole has moved at some point

Pass 12 May 2010 6,542 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 3,902 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 1,864 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 99,764 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 97,985 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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FTJ 46C is a 1990 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,526 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 FTJ 46C, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FTJ 46C registered?

FTJ 46C is a 1990 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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