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YYJ 824

1993 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,958 mi
Last recorded16,958 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Austin Healey24,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYJ 824
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 16,958 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 7,971 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 6,336 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 5,646 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 5,646 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 4,749 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,315 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 3,516 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 2,760 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 2,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 2,750 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 2,701 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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YYJ 824 is a 1993 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1993 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 24,291 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 YYJ 824, 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 33 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YYJ 824 registered?

YYJ 824 is a 1993 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is YYJ 824 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYJ 824 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YYJ 824 have outstanding finance?

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