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OUE 821

1989 Austin Healey

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,944 mi
Last recorded74,944 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUE 821
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2006 74,944 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 74,943 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Some lift in O/S kingpin.

Some play in steering box.

Pass 21 Jul 2005 73,739 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 73,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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OUE 821 is a 1989 Austin Healey in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OUE 821, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OUE 821?

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What year was OUE 821 registered?

OUE 821 is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is OUE 821 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUE 821 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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