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Austin Healey Other Models MOT Results

83.7% pass rate
from 245 tests in 2021
(41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Austin Healey Other Models is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.4% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.41% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 1.6% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.2% fail on Pedal
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.82% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.41% fail on Brake linings
        • 0.41% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.41% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.41% fail on Cable
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.41% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.41% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.82% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.82% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.41% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.82% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.82% fail on Horn
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.82% fail on Wipers
    • 0.41% fail on View to rear
      • 0.41% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.9% fail on Suspension (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.82% fail on Springs
      • 0.82% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.41% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.41% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.41% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.41% fail on Anti-roll bar
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.41% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.41% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.41% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.41% fail on Steering play
      • 0.41% fail on Steering box
  • 0.82% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.41% fail on Transmission
      • 0.41% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.41% fail on Joints
  • 0.41% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.41% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.41% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.41% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
  • 0.41% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.41% fail on Tyres
    • 0.41% fail on Tread depth