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ABM 820B

1989 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,048 mi
Last recorded57,048 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABM 820B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 57,048 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,751 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight exhaust leak from forward sleeved joints

Slight lift in offside front suspension trunions

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,651 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in the nearside front steering idler

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,511 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,409 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 53,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,327 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,633 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 52,633 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 51,911 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 820B is a 1989 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 27,492 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 ABM 820B, 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 37 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ABM 820B registered?

ABM 820B is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 17 October 1989.

Is ABM 820B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABM 820B shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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