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Q954VOF

1993 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,982 mi
Last recorded4,982 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Austin Healey24,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ954VOF
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 4,982 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 4,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 2,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 1,783 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 1,336 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 1,310 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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Q954VOF is a 1993 Austin Healey in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 24,291 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 Q954VOF, 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 33 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Q954VOF registered?

Q954VOF is a 1993 Austin Healey, first registered on 19 July 1993.

Is Q954VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q954VOF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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