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1892 AP

1978 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,595 mi
Last recorded38,595 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
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Vehicle Details

Registration1892 AP
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 38,595 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,536 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 38,444 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 38,383 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,293 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 38,293 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 38,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 38,171 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2013 38,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2013 38,048 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2012 37,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2012 37,792 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,652 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 37,575 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear axle

signs of corrosion on underside

Fail 6 May 2010 37,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks from engine, gearbox and rear axle

signs of corrosion on underside

Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake has minimal reserve travel

Fail 18 Apr 2009 37,525 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake has minimal reserve travel

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

seal for fuel cap deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2007 37,318 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

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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1892 AP is a 1978 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 1892 AP, 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 48 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1892 AP is a 1978 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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The MOT history for 1892 AP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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