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BBD 50E

1989 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,844 mi
Last recorded9,844 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBD 50E
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 9,844 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 9,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BBD 50E is a 1989 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BBD 50E, 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 BBD 50E registered?

BBD 50E is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is BBD 50E safe to buy?

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