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WIL 2639

1997 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,664 mi
Last recorded97,664 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Austin Healey42,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 2639
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 97,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,381 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 96,974 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 96,910 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 96,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 96,522 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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WIL 2639 is a 1997 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WIL 2639, 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 WIL 2639 registered?

WIL 2639 is a 1997 Austin Healey, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is WIL 2639 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 2639 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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