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FHJ 288D

2002 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,354 mi
Last recorded32,354 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Austin Healey8,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHJ 288D
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,354 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 31,887 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 31,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,271 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,548 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 21,457 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 13,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 12,894 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,372 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,615 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 5,685 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 4,621 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 2,589 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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FHJ 288D is a 2002 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2002 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 8,615 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 FHJ 288D, 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 24 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FHJ 288D registered?

FHJ 288D is a 2002 Austin Healey, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is FHJ 288D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHJ 288D shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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