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SWP 54F

1981 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,801 mi
Last recorded64,801 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWP 54F
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,801 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,752 miles

oil leak from nearside rear / hub oil seal

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,687 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from / hub oil seal

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,564 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 64,532 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,497 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 64,475 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2011 64,452 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 64,452 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 64,430 miles

some corrosion to o/s inner sill + o/s reartie arm mount

Pass 31 Mar 2007 64,406 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 64,324 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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SWP 54F is a 1981 Austin Healey in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWP 54F, 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 45 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SWP 54F registered?

SWP 54F is a 1981 Austin Healey, first registered on 8 September 1981.

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