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USY 920

1997 Austin Healey

White Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

12,032 mi
Last recorded12,032 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey42,559 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 920
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 12,032 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 11,458 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 10,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 10,375 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 10,089 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 10,083 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings arm at hub (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2021 9,477 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 9,060 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 8,754 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 6,735 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 6,496 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 6,284 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 5,627 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 5,198 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,224 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 4,052 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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 920 is a 1997 Austin Healey in White with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 920, 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 920 registered?

USY 920 is a 1997 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is USY 920 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USY 920 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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