CarVerify

Free Car Check

XSJ 299

1999 Austin Healey

Green Petrol 2639cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,432 mi
Last recorded5,432 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Austin Healey10,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSJ 299
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 5,432 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 2,611 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 1,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 1,341 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in rear propshaft joint

Pass 19 Jun 2008 533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 9 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 9 miles

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front & rear registration numbers/letters not mounted on black background.

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
Full Austin Healey reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XSJ 299 is a 1999 Austin Healey in Green with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 10,442 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 XSJ 299, 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 27 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XSJ 299?

You can check the full history of XSJ 299 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XSJ 299 registered?

XSJ 299 is a 1999 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is XSJ 299 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSJ 299 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XSJ 299 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XSJ 299. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.