MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,592 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight oil weep from rear axle on offside hub seal area
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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?
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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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