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OJE 293J

1970 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,649 mi
Last recorded13,649 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1970 Austin Healey24,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJE 293J
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 13,649 miles

slight play front hubs

Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,573 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 13,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 12,971 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 12,971 miles

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

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

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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OJE 293J is a 1970 Austin Healey in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1970 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 24,738 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 OJE 293J, 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 56 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OJE 293J registered?

OJE 293J is a 1970 Austin Healey, first registered on 4 August 1970.

Is OJE 293J safe to buy?

The MOT history for OJE 293J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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