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8569 MF

1984 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,162 mi
Last recorded46,162 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Austin Healey35,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8569 MF
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,162 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 46,162 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 45,437 miles

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,789 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 42,315 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,501 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 41,090 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,436 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,263 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,877 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 32,877 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,385 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 32,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 32,070 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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8569 MF is a 1984 Austin Healey in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1984 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 35,263 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 8569 MF, 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 42 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8569 MF registered?

8569 MF is a 1984 Austin Healey, first registered on 13 August 1984.

Is 8569 MF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8569 MF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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