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VGA 482H

1980 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,305 mi
Last recorded31,305 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Austin Healey28,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGA 482H
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 May 2018 31,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 29,939 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,128 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,870 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 18,406 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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VGA 482H is a 1980 Austin Healey in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 28,676 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 VGA 482H, 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 46 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VGA 482H registered?

VGA 482H is a 1980 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 November 1980.

Is VGA 482H safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGA 482H shows 7 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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