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TRX 391D

2005 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

9,676 mi
Last recorded9,676 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Austin Healey9,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 391D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 9,676 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 9,675 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 9,630 miles

slight play in both kingpins

Pass 18 Aug 2015 9,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 9,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 9,268 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 9,267 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 9,112 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 9,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 9,005 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

near side front and off side front antiroll bar links cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2008 8,786 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 8,786 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,455 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 8,305 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 391D is a 2005 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 9,479 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 391D, 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 21 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TRX 391D is a 2005 Austin Healey, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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