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PSJ 859

1998 Austin Healey

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,287 mi
Last recorded18,287 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey18,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSJ 859
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 18,287 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 18,117 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 17,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 17,694 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 16,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 15,906 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 13,906 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 11,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,805 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 8,160 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 6,961 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 6,961 miles

Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,660 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 4,126 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,126 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,537 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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PSJ 859 is a 1998 Austin Healey in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PSJ 859, 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 PSJ 859 registered?

PSJ 859 is a 1998 Austin Healey, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is PSJ 859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSJ 859 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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