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OSJ 139

1998 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,181 mi
Last recorded10,181 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey18,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSJ 139
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,141 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 9,141 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OSJ 139 is a 1998 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 18,317 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 OSJ 139, 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 28 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OSJ 139 registered?

OSJ 139 is a 1998 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is OSJ 139 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSJ 139 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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