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55 BXL

1985 Austin Healey

Maroon Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,592 mi
Last recorded95,592 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 Austin Healey76,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 BXL
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,592 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,280 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f & n/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,864 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 94,862 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,278 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil weep from rear axle on offside hub seal area

Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,382 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,001 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket condition

Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,216 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,137 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 90,135 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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55 BXL is a 1985 Austin Healey in Maroon with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 76,282 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 55 BXL, 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 41 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 55 BXL registered?

55 BXL is a 1985 Austin Healey, first registered on 17 July 1985.

Is 55 BXL safe to buy?

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