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OAC 1

1980 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,515 mi
Last recorded8,515 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1980 Austin Healey28,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAC 1
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 8,515 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 8,087 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 8,087 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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OAC 1 is a 1980 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 28,676 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 OAC 1, 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 46 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OAC 1 registered?

OAC 1 is a 1980 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 March 1980.

Is OAC 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAC 1 shows 3 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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