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JKE 26D

1996 Austin Healey 3000

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,575 mi
Last recorded8,575 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey 300021,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKE 26D
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 8,575 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 8,492 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 8,386 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 8,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 7,909 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 7,841 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 7,729 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 7,416 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 7,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 72,122 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 6,779 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,917 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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JKE 26D is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000 in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1996 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 21,809 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 JKE 26D, 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 30 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JKE 26D registered?

JKE 26D is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is JKE 26D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKE 26D shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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