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PRP 130D

1997 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,468 mi
Last recorded47,468 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey42,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 130D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2021 47,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2016 47,442 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Inner track rod end dust cover perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gerbox oil leak

n/s track rod end rubber perished

o/s rear axel hub seal leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,406 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s front anti roll bar drop link bottom bush splitting out

Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,403 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from o/s rear hub seal

oil leak from over drive unit

Pass 9 Jun 2006 47,380 miles

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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PRP 130D is a 1997 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 42,559 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 PRP 130D, 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 29 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PRP 130D registered?

PRP 130D is a 1997 Austin Healey, first registered on 18 July 1997.

Is PRP 130D safe to buy?

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