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AAS 490

1991 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,109 mi
Last recorded3,109 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1991 Austin Healey17,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAS 490
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 May 2017 3,109 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 2,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise leak at water pump

advise various fluid/oil leaks

advise vehicle underside heavily coated

Pass 22 Apr 2014 2,658 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

various oil/fluid leaks and vehicle heavily sprayed

Pass 16 Apr 2013 2,500 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise vehicle underside is heavily coated

Pass 23 Jul 2011 2,215 miles

advise vehicle has various oil/fluid leaks present throughout vehicle

Pass 21 May 2010 1,813 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 1,676 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

various fluid and oil leaks present throughout vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2007 1,367 miles

advise various oil leaks throughout vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2006 954 miles

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

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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AAS 490 is a 1991 Austin Healey in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 17,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AAS 490, 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 35 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AAS 490 registered?

AAS 490 is a 1991 Austin Healey, first registered on 10 April 1991.

Is AAS 490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAS 490 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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