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WAR 483

1988 Austin Healey

Cream Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,943 mi
Last recorded20,943 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Healey53,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 483
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 20,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 20,443 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 20,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 20,273 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2022 20,273 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2021 19,660 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 19,468 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 17,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 15,571 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 14,814 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,715 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 13,131 miles

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2013 13,023 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,847 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 11,840 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,388 miles

n/s/ outer sill is corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 10,581 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,986 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside front king pin

slight play in offside front kingpin

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 1 May 2008 9,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,473 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 7,899 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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WAR 483 is a 1988 Austin Healey in Cream with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 53,395 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 WAR 483, 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 38 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAR 483 registered?

WAR 483 is a 1988 Austin Healey, first registered on 8 July 1988.

Is WAR 483 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 483 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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