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HSV 285

1984 Austin Healey

Cream Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,287 mi
Last recorded28,287 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Austin Healey35,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSV 285
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 28,287 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 27,696 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 27,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2016 26,039 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 26,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,644 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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HSV 285 is a 1984 Austin Healey in Cream with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 35,263 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 HSV 285, 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 42 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of HSV 285?

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What year was HSV 285 registered?

HSV 285 is a 1984 Austin Healey, first registered on 20 December 1984.

Is HSV 285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSV 285 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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