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DFH 138B

1992 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,054 mi
Last recorded29,054 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Austin Healey28,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 138B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 29,054 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 29,047 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

play in both front hubs

Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,931 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 28,931 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,918 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 28,918 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,901 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,865 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

near side front lower trunnion slight lift

off side front lower trunnion slight play

play in steering box

Fail 27 Aug 2014 28,865 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

near side front lower trunnion slight lift

off side front lower trunnion slight play

play in steering box

Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,397 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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DFH 138B is a 1992 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 28,441 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 DFH 138B, 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 34 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DFH 138B registered?

DFH 138B is a 1992 Austin Healey, first registered on 7 February 1992.

Is DFH 138B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFH 138B shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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