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ESL 978

1999 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,662 mi
Last recorded35,662 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Austin Healey10,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESL 978
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 35,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 34,868 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,426 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 330,778 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,598 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,622 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 26,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,409 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 21,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 18,886 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,519 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,345 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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ESL 978 is a 1999 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1999 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 10,442 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 ESL 978, 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 27 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ESL 978 registered?

ESL 978 is a 1999 Austin Healey, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is ESL 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESL 978 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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