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MAS 418

2002 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,334 mi
Last recorded7,334 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Austin Healey8,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAS 418
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 7,334 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 7,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch insecure dip switch (1.7.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,386 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 7,241 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 7,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 7,211 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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MAS 418 is a 2002 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 8,615 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 MAS 418, 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 24 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MAS 418 registered?

MAS 418 is a 2002 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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The MOT history for MAS 418 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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