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ABV 563A

1989 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,420 mi
Last recorded5,420 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABV 563A
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 5,420 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 4,983 miles

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

slight corrosion nearside rear sill

slight corrosion offside sill at base of wing

Pass 16 Jun 2015 4,175 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

light corrosion on nearside rear sill / quarter pannel

Pass 10 Jun 2014 1,626 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 534 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,890 miles

windscreen cracked lower right corner. obstructed by sticker not visible to driver

Fail 22 May 2012 32,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,686 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers seat base crunches

offside rear brake drum area damp

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

windscreen cracked (not in swept area)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 23,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

windscreen cracked (not in swept area)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,796 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside sill slight corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2006 7,770 miles

front wipers poor

windscreen cracked outside of area

Pass 3 Aug 2005 3,099 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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ABV 563A is a 1989 Austin Healey in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ABV 563A, 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 ABV 563A registered?

ABV 563A is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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