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YMO 186F

1989 Austin Healey

Beige Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,356 mi
Last recorded70,356 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey27,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMO 186F
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 68,580 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

all 4 brakes have a little drag

all 4 tyres have cracking in the tread edges (no cords seen)

brake light switch very stiff.

Pass 5 Aug 2017 68,445 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,284 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 68,028 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,023 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,866 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

rear brake balance poor

wipers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,708 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,691 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 67,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight play in front lower trunnions

some run out front and rear brakes

Pass 8 Aug 2006 67,518 miles

rear brakes need attention

tyres perishing

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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YMO 186F is a 1989 Austin Healey in Beige with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YMO 186F, 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 YMO 186F registered?

YMO 186F is a 1989 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is YMO 186F safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMO 186F shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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