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SKH 197B

1988 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,744 mi
Last recorded8,744 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Healey53,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKH 197B
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2017 8,744 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 8,687 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 8,447 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,249 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 7,967 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 7,910 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,597 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 7,118 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 6,385 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,133 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 5,657 miles

n/s windscreen washer jet facing away from screen

n/s wiper blade torn

n/s/r service brake performance slightly low

slight lift in o/s/f king pin

Pass 5 May 2006 5,151 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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SKH 197B is a 1988 Austin Healey in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 53,395 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 SKH 197B, 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 38 years old, this Austin Healey is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of SKH 197B?

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What year was SKH 197B registered?

SKH 197B is a 1988 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is SKH 197B safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKH 197B shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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