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HFO 956

1995 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,527 mi
Last recorded11,527 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Austin Healey12,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFO 956
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 11,527 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 11,525 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 11,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 11,168 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 7,737 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 7,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2008 7,276 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f dip beam dull

o/s/f dip beam dull

Pass 24 May 2007 6,291 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 6,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 4,617 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 4,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside front brake binding slightly

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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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HFO 956 is a 1995 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 12,654 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 HFO 956, 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 31 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HFO 956 registered?

HFO 956 is a 1995 Austin Healey, first registered on 5 April 1995.

Is HFO 956 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFO 956 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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