MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,911 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhausl slightly loose
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey?
Based on 11,605 MOT tests across 1,365 vehicles.
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GVS 290 is a 1992 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 GVS 290, 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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How do I check the history of GVS 290?
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What year was GVS 290 registered?
GVS 290 is a 1992 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 July 1992.
Is GVS 290 safe to buy?
The MOT history for GVS 290 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GVS 290 have outstanding finance?
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