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LFF 988

1996 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

10,230 mi
Last recorded10,230 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey 300021,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFF 988
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 10,230 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 9,945 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 9,734 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 9,268 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 8,740 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 8,168 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 7,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 7,273 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 7,273 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 7,200 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 7,054 miles

steering box bush worn

Pass 6 Aug 2007 6,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 6,749 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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LFF 988 is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LFF 988, 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 LFF 988 registered?

LFF 988 is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is LFF 988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFF 988 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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