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OSJ 598

1998 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,764 mi
Last recorded98,764 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey18,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSJ 598
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,764 miles

ALL TYRES ARE CRACKED

Pass 13 Jul 2013 98,738 miles

STEERING BOX DAMP

Pass 21 Apr 2012 98,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 98,412 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,995 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,191 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 30,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 97,276 miles

FRONT TRACK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN A BALL JOINT

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 95,619 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 95,546 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 95,498 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Slight play in steering box

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 598 is a 1998 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 598, 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 598 registered?

OSJ 598 is a 1998 Austin Healey, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is OSJ 598 safe to buy?

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