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DHJ 232B

1991 Austin Healey

Silver Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

3,665 mi
Last recorded3,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Austin Healey17,114 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 232B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 3,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 3,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering box slight movement N/S steering arm slight play (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 3,276 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 3,238 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 3,233 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2016 3,233 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 2,688 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 2,446 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 2,341 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in steering box

slight play near side king pin

Pass 12 May 2011 2,191 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 2,191 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 2,165 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 2,165 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 2,143 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 2,112 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 2,087 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 2,087 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

N/S REAR HAND BRAKE FLUCTUATINH 80 - 100 KG

Pass 23 May 2006 1,970 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 1,970 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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DHJ 232B is a 1991 Austin Healey in Silver with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DHJ 232B, 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 DHJ 232B registered?

DHJ 232B is a 1991 Austin Healey, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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