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GRF 36E

1990 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,134 mi
Last recorded73,134 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey27,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRF 36E
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 73,134 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,463 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,121 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 71,829 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 71,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,656 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,035 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,872 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 69,872 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,644 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 69,644 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 69,206 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 68,743 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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GRF 36E is a 1990 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GRF 36E, 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 GRF 36E registered?

GRF 36E is a 1990 Austin Healey, first registered on 7 June 1990.

Is GRF 36E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRF 36E shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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