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YSU 274

1990 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,893 mi
Last recorded21,893 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey27,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSU 274
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 21,893 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 21,682 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 21,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam also have to really stand on switch to make latch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,240 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 21,237 miles

N/S Rear bump stop seat corroded & collapsed

Fail 27 May 2015 21,237 miles

N/S Rear bump stop seat corroded & collapsed

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 20,758 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 20,758 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 May 2012 19,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 17,931 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 16,720 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 16,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,339 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 14,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 14,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,635 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 13,121 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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YSU 274 is a 1990 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,526 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 YSU 274, 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 36 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YSU 274 registered?

YSU 274 is a 1990 Austin Healey, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is YSU 274 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YSU 274 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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