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USJ 646

1998 Austin Healey

Cream Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,255 mi
Last recorded39,255 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey18,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSJ 646
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 39,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 13 May 2016 38,465 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,975 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

oil leak noted at rear brake back plates

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,574 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

slight oil weep noted on rear brake back plates

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,734 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear diff seals have slight mist of oil

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,562 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,485 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 33,469 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 32,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both rear hub oil seals leaking

gear box oil leak

o/s/r shocker loose

Fail 6 May 2009 32,711 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both rear hub oil seals leaking

gear box oil leak

o/s/r shocker loose

Pass 7 May 2008 31,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 31,440 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 31,406 miles

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

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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USJ 646 is a 1998 Austin Healey in Cream with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 USJ 646, 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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USJ 646 is a 1998 Austin Healey, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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