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FDH 981C

1990 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,866 mi
Last recorded10,866 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Austin Healey 300032,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDH 981C
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2025 10,866 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 8,672 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 7,988 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 7,554 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 7,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 6,769 miles

very slight corrosion of osr chassis

Pass 15 May 2012 6,340 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 5,710 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 4,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 4,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 3,702 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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FDH 981C is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 32,806 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 FDH 981C, 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 36 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 FDH 981C registered?

FDH 981C is a 1990 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 12 June 1990.

Is FDH 981C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDH 981C shows 11 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 FDH 981C have outstanding finance?

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