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ABW 176E

2003 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,354 mi
Last recorded28,354 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Austin Healey6,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 176E
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,354 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 28,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,162 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 28,037 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,875 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 27,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,065 miles

AVISE REAR BRAKE PIPE TOUCHING MAIN POSSITIVE CABLE

Advise slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,039 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 27,039 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 27,038 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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ABW 176E is a 2003 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 6,939 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 ABW 176E, 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 23 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 176E registered?

ABW 176E is a 2003 Austin Healey, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is ABW 176E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 176E shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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