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GDS 45E

1989 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,691 mi
Last recorded93,691 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDS 45E
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,891 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,570 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 91,558 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 89,791 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,238 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,345 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,700 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 81,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,496 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 79,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,355 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 72,242 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 70,042 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 65,608 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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GDS 45E is a 1989 Austin Healey in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GDS 45E, 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 GDS 45E registered?

GDS 45E is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 21 December 1989.

Is GDS 45E safe to buy?

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