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WSU 146

1989 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,038 mi
Last recorded28,038 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSU 146
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 28,038 miles

front and rear of vehicle is starting to corrode & will soon require attention

nearside & offside half shaft seals showing a slight leak at the wheel end

slight play in steering box/sector shaft

Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 27,793 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 27,793 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,531 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 27,318 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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WSU 146 is a 1989 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WSU 146, 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 WSU 146 registered?

WSU 146 is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is WSU 146 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSU 146 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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