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SEU 249D

2001 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,088 mi
Last recorded75,088 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Austin Healey27,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEU 249D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,088 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 75,028 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 74,975 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 74,931 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,833 miles

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

slight cracking around outer walls of rear tyres

Fail 16 May 2012 74,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight cracking around outer walls of both rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,803 miles

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

Oil leak

slight oil leak from steering box

some lift in both front lower trunions

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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SEU 249D is a 2001 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 27,454 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 SEU 249D, 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 25 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SEU 249D registered?

SEU 249D is a 2001 Austin Healey, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is SEU 249D safe to buy?

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