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ABM 295B

1991 Austin Healey

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,331 mi
Last recorded99,331 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Austin Healey17,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 295B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 99,331 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 99,213 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 99,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,172 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 99,166 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 98,807 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 98,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 98,683 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,514 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 98,511 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 98,439 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 98,413 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 98,381 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 98,291 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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ABM 295B is a 1991 Austin Healey in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ABM 295B, 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 ABM 295B registered?

ABM 295B is a 1991 Austin Healey, first registered on 15 May 1991.

Is ABM 295B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABM 295B shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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