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HVS 263

1992 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,496 mi
Last recorded91,496 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1992 Austin Healey28,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVS 263
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 91,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 91,320 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 91,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 90,830 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 90,221 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,097 miles

off side front king pin has slight movement

Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,691 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 88,251 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 88,251 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 87,481 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 87,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 85,308 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 84,240 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 84,201 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

o/s/r hand brake a bit low on effort

oil leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 29 Nov 2005 82,446 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 82,427 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HVS 263 is a 1992 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVS 263, 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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What year was HVS 263 registered?

HVS 263 is a 1992 Austin Healey, first registered on 16 December 1992.

Is HVS 263 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVS 263 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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