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OUE 900

1954 Austin Healey

Black Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,737 mi
Last recorded28,737 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1954 Austin Healey23,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUE 900
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,664 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 28,652 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2006 28,563 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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OUE 900 is a 1954 Austin Healey in Black with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1954 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 23,918 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 OUE 900, 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 72 years old, this Austin Healey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OUE 900?

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What year was OUE 900 registered?

OUE 900 is a 1954 Austin Healey, first registered on 18 March 1954.

Is OUE 900 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUE 900 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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