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DFH 979A

1989 Austin Healey 3000

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,731 mi
Last recorded4,731 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Healey 300035,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFH 979A
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2018 4,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 4,114 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 3,292 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 3,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has been rally prepared

Pass 2 Apr 2014 1,783 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,802 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 54,277 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,054 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Healey 3000?

Based on 8,988 MOT tests across 851 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
367
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
851
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 141
Stop lamp not working 129
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
brake binding 94
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 78
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DFH 979A is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000 in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,842 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Healey 3000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DFH 979A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Healey 3000 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DFH 979A registered?

DFH 979A is a 1989 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 2 November 1989.

Is DFH 979A safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFH 979A shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DFH 979A have outstanding finance?

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