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NFF 685

1994 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,744 mi
Last recorded24,744 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Austin Healey24,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFF 685
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 24,744 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 24,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 24,259 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 24,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 24,060 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 24,060 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 23,885 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 23,658 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,565 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 23,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,431 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,945 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,881 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,249 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 19,226 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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 7 Sep 2012 17,813 miles

oil leaks

play in steering joints

slight lift in king pins

Fail 12 Sep 2011 15,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,616 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,602 miles

nearside front trunion top mounting bush worn

play in offside steering idler

Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,143 miles

free play at steering wheel

offside wiper split

Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,943 miles

handbrake lever needs tightening adjustment

Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,099 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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NFF 685 is a 1994 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 24,332 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 NFF 685, 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 32 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NFF 685 registered?

NFF 685 is a 1994 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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