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USY 845

1997 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,070 mi
Last recorded6,070 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey42,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 845
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 May 2012 6,070 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 5,479 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 5,382 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 5,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 4,945 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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USY 845 is a 1997 Austin Healey in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 42,559 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 USY 845, 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 29 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was USY 845 registered?

USY 845 is a 1997 Austin Healey, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is USY 845 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USY 845 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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