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GHU 803B

2005 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,428 mi
Last recorded6,428 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Austin Healey9,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHU 803B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 6,428 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 6,428 miles

slight foot brake travel

Pass 17 Sep 2008 6,428 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 6,428 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 6,428 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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GHU 803B is a 2005 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 9,479 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 GHU 803B, 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 21 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GHU 803B registered?

GHU 803B is a 2005 Austin Healey, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is GHU 803B safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHU 803B shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GHU 803B have outstanding finance?

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