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XYJ 47A

2002 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

1,213 mi
Last recorded1,213 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Austin Healey8,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYJ 47A
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 1,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 1,202 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 1,184 miles

Coolant leaking from lower radiator hose joint area

Exhaust has minor leak(s) at silencer joints

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Offside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 16 Jun 2016 1,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke cracked spoke broken away at hub end (4.2.A.1b)

Coolant leaking from lower radiator hose joint area

Exhaust has minor leak(s) at silencer joints

Offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 30 May 2015 1,166 miles

Both front wheels have a slightly loose spoke.

Offside rear brake operating a bit ahead of nearside.

Offside rear tyre perishing on outer edge.

Some oil leaking from steering box.

Pass 30 May 2014 1,147 miles

centre track rod near side gaiter split to limit.

off side front brake bind near limit.

off side rear shock leaking to limit.

off side rear tyre cracked and worn near to limit.

small play in rear off side wheel bearing

steering box leaking to limit.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 1,128 miles

Offside rear damper is leaking.

Slightly loose spokes on Offside rear and both front wheels.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 1,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 1,090 miles

Minor exhaust leaks at joints to silencer.

Offside rear lever arm damper is starting to leak.

Some verticle lift in front offside suspension king pin

Pass 28 May 2010 1,071 miles

Slight movement in steering wheel.

Slight play ( lift ) in offside front upper suspension joint.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 1,057 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside brake is binding slightly.

Offside rear tyre is worn low on outre tread band .

Offside tyre fouls wiring loom for side/indcator lamp when doing lock to lock test.

Slight lift in offside front king pin.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 1,032 miles

exhaust centre mounting rubber seperating.

leak on exhaust front pipes to centre box joint.

long travel on handbrake.

slight oil leak on steering box.

Fail 15 Nov 2008 1,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 1,006 miles

heavy oil leak from steering box

n/s/r brake binding and handbrake travel requires adjusting

Pass 24 Nov 2006 985 miles

o/s/f suspension ride height low †still slight movement in o/s/f hub area with foot brake applied †n/s/r brake binding slightly †handbrake travel requires adjusting

Fail 17 Nov 2006 48,209 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leak from steering box †n/s front bump stop missing

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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XYJ 47A is a 2002 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 8,615 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 XYJ 47A, 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 24 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XYJ 47A is a 2002 Austin Healey, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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