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TAS 938

2003 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

7,349 mi
Last recorded7,349 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Austin Healey6,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAS 938
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 7,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 7,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 6,562 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 6,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 5,399 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 5,220 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 5,041 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 4,431 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

centre exhaust mounting split

Pass 13 Apr 2015 3,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 2,424 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 1,448 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 841 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 117 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 85 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 8 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 8 miles

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

Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 176 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 66 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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TAS 938 is a 2003 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2003 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 6,939 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 TAS 938, 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 23 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TAS 938 registered?

TAS 938 is a 2003 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is TAS 938 safe to buy?

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