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YYJ 933

1990 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,790 mi
Last recorded50,790 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey27,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYJ 933
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 50,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

possible signs of oil at rear back plates

slight play/roughness in steering

Pass 8 Mar 2025 49,243 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel hose from tank to pump very deteriorated

slight wear/roughness in steering

Pass 23 Apr 2018 42,308 miles

Nearside Front slight play wheel bearing

all springs slightly rusty

brake pedal rubber worn

dampness n/s/r drive shaft seal

hand brake travel long

play top steering column bush

slight play steering box and idler also dampness steering box

Fail 23 Apr 2018 42,308 miles

Nearside Front slight play wheel bearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all springs slightly rusty

brake pedal rubber worn

dampness n/s/r drive shaft seal

hand brake travel long

play top steering column bush

slight play steering box and idler also dampness steering box

Pass 16 May 2017 41,191 miles

Nearside Front click noise from caliper when applying brakes

Nearside Rear axle oil leak

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear shock absorber link rubbers partially misplaced

slight leak from steering box

slight oil leaks from gearbox/overdrive

slight play in steering box & idler

slight play in top steering column bush

Fail 8 May 2017 41,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush stub pin (2.5.A.1c)

Front slight play in both front wheel bearings

Nearside Front click noise from caliper when applying brakes

Nearside Rear axle oil leak

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear shock absorber link rubbers partially misplaced

slight leak from steering box

slight oil leaks from gearbox/overdrive

slight play in steering box & idler

slight play in top steering column bush

Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub slight oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

handbrake travel long

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Apr 2015 38,391 miles

Lift in both F Upper trunions

O/S Seatbelt mounting point corroded (sill & floor)

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

Oil leak

Oil leak N/S/R Halfshaft seal

Play at steering wheel & column

Rear shock absorber linkage bushes worn

Pass 9 May 2014 37,030 miles

rear shock link bushes deteriorated

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

handbrake long

n/s/r wheel cylinder moving

oil leak at n/s/r hub seal

slight play in front wheel beaings

slight play in steering wheel adjuster

slight rust seatbelt area

Fail 7 May 2014 37,030 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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

handbrake long

n/s/r wheel cylinder moving

oil leak at n/s/r hub seal

rear shock link bushes deteriorated

slight play in front wheel beaings

slight play in steering wheel adjuster

slight rust seatbelt area

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,770 miles

slight deterioration o/s track rod end boot

Pass 9 May 2012 33,629 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak at n/s/r back plate (halfshaft seal ? )

Pass 5 May 2011 32,115 miles

Oil leak n/s/r not contaminating brake

Fail 30 Apr 2011 32,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak n/s/r not contaminating brake

Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,050 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,942 miles

F Trunions worn

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play at steering wheel just within limit

Various f suspension joints worn

Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,918 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight wear in n/s top trunion ,Free play at steering wheel at max permitted

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 933 is a 1990 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YYJ 933, 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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YYJ 933 is a 1990 Austin Healey, first registered on 15 October 1990.

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