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P40 HMC

1998 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,022 mi
Last recorded35,022 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey18,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 HMC
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 35,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 35,016 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,379 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 33,781 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,575 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,819 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre just touching anti-roll slightly on full lock.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 26,268 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre just touching anti-roll slightly on full lock.

Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,035 miles

Slight play in steering rack balljoints (those inside the gaiters)

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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P40 HMC is a 1998 Austin Healey in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P40 HMC, 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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P40 HMC is a 1998 Austin Healey, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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