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XSJ 250

1998 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,972 mi
Last recorded18,972 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Austin Healey18,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSJ 250
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,972 miles

Slight play in front suspension.

Slight play in nearside steering idler arm.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 18,347 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 18,347 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,707 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 16,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,963 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,206 miles

N/S front steering arm joint dust covers deteriorated close to limit.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 14,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 13,672 miles

(2) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,278 miles

(5) Nearside steering idler arm worn slightly.

(6) Front brakes binding on slightly.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 10,755 miles

(6) Offside front wheel bearing worn slightly.

Fail 21 Dec 2007 10,755 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(5) All wheel retaining splines worn slightly.

(6) Offside front wheel bearing worn slightly.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,781 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking †slight play in o/s front lower trunion joint †rear brakes unbalanced

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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XSJ 250 is a 1998 Austin Healey in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 18,317 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 XSJ 250, 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 28 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XSJ 250 registered?

XSJ 250 is a 1998 Austin Healey, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is XSJ 250 safe to buy?

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