MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
headlamp full beam tell tale not working
rear brakes may require servising
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
headlamp full beam tell tale not working
rear brakes may require servising
rear park brake may require servisiong
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust back box clamp missing
offside rear check strap missing
oil leak on offside rear hub
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust back box clamp missing
offside rear check strap missing
oil leak on offside rear hub
How Reliable is the Austin Healey?
Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GHX 147J is a 1971 Austin Healey in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1971 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 16,220 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 GHX 147J, 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 55 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GHX 147J registered?
GHX 147J is a 1971 Austin Healey, first registered on 23 July 1971.
Is GHX 147J safe to buy?
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