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TRX 33D

1988 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 1966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,600 mi
Last recorded80,600 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Healey53,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 33D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 80,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 80,533 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 80,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,369 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,189 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 80,134 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,992 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,818 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2012 79,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,701 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 79,409 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 79,225 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

some travel on handbrake lever, not excessive.

Pass 23 May 2008 78,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 78,464 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 78,126 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 78,126 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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TRX 33D is a 1988 Austin Healey in Red with a 1,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 53,395 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 TRX 33D, 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 38 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TRX 33D registered?

TRX 33D is a 1988 Austin Healey, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is TRX 33D safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRX 33D shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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