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PBY 111D

1989 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,458 mi
Last recorded8,458 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 111D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 8,458 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear diff and gearbox oil leaking

engine oil leaking

Pass 7 May 2015 8,116 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

gear box and diff oil leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2015 8,116 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

gear box and diff oil leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 7,990 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 7,637 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 7,048 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 7,048 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 6,848 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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PBY 111D is a 1989 Austin Healey in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PBY 111D, 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 PBY 111D registered?

PBY 111D is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is PBY 111D safe to buy?

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