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RSU 739

1989 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,815 mi
Last recorded19,815 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSU 739
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 19,815 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 18,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside handbrake performance low

Fail 19 Feb 2011 18,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 27 Feb 2010 15,518 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 13,660 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)

advise front anti roll bar rubbers perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2007 11,375 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 10,618 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 9,314 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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RSU 739 is a 1989 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RSU 739, 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 RSU 739 registered?

RSU 739 is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 8 May 1989.

Is RSU 739 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSU 739 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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