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EFW 680C

1991 Austin Healey

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,195 mi
Last recorded98,195 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Austin Healey17,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFW 680C
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 98,195 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 97,603 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 93,250 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,020 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 3,009 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 92,751 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 92,751 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2013 91,714 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 91,404 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 91,211 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,165 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 89,634 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 89,189 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 88,377 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 88,377 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 88,092 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

propshaft defective

Pass 4 May 2005 87,555 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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EFW 680C is a 1991 Austin Healey in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EFW 680C, 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 EFW 680C registered?

EFW 680C is a 1991 Austin Healey, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is EFW 680C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFW 680C shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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