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SKH 283B

1990 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,220 mi
Last recorded29,220 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey27,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKH 283B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 29,220 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 28,178 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 28,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,943 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak halfshaft oil seal ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear floor pan corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 27,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Oil leak halfshaft oil seal ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear floor pan corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,871 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,796 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,448 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 27,197 miles

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 27,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight oil leak from nearside rear axle seal

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,508 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 26,507 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,782 miles

n/s/r outer sill deteriorated

o/s/f lower susp joint slight wear

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,388 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,716 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,550 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front suspension/coil springs corroding.

o/s+n/s/r hub seals leaking.

o/s+n/s/r tyre walls almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

o/s/f short metal brake pipe corroding/slightly kinked.

oil/gear oil leak.

play in o/s/f trunion/ball joints.

play in steering shaft/colum.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,092 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake bracket/lever starting to become loose/insecure.

Fail 31 May 2006 23,092 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

play in steering system.

rear chassis legs corroding.

rear diff leaking oil.

play in o/s kingpin close to acceptable limits.

engine/gearbox leaking oil.

floor pans corroding.

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front suspension/coil springs/subframe corroding.

front tyres starting to crack+perish.

inner sills corroding.

leaf springs corroding.

o/s+n/s/f+n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r hub seals leaking gear oil.

o/s/f short metal brake pipe on caliper slightly kinked.

play in n/s/f kingpin.

rear tyres almost cracked/perished,not to chords yet.

split in o/s/f outrigger outside prescribed areas.

steering box leaking oil.

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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SKH 283B is a 1990 Austin Healey in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,526 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 SKH 283B, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SKH 283B is a 1990 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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