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TEU 54C

1989 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,855 mi
Last recorded20,855 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEU 54C
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 20,855 miles

ENGINE SUMP GASKET LEAKING OIL

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 20,495 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 20,495 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 20,025 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 19,708 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 18,699 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 17,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 16,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 15,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 15,223 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 15,067 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 15,066 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 14,895 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 14,895 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 14,345 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 143,345 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 14,207 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 14,204 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,038 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 14,038 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,591 miles

slight free play in steering controls and at steering at n/s/f .

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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TEU 54C is a 1989 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TEU 54C, 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 TEU 54C registered?

TEU 54C is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is TEU 54C safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEU 54C shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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