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TSJ 120

1998 Austin Healey

White Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,573 mi
Last recorded6,573 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey18,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSJ 120
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 6,573 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 4,812 miles

Front tyres slight to outer edges

Offside Rear hub seal leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 12 Oct 2022 4,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front tyres slight to outer edges

Offside Rear hub seal leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 16 Aug 2021 3,433 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 1,654 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 1,602 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 1,135 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 1,129 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 1,129 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 959 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 948 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 940 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 933 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 912 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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TSJ 120 is a 1998 Austin Healey in White with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TSJ 120, 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 TSJ 120 registered?

TSJ 120 is a 1998 Austin Healey, first registered on 14 July 1998.

Is TSJ 120 safe to buy?

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