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VFO 350

1996 Austin Healey

Red Petrol 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,393 mi
Last recorded2,393 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey7,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFO 350
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 May 2012 2,393 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2012 2,393 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 1,950 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 1,900 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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VFO 350 is a 1996 Austin Healey in Red with a 2,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Austin Healey models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 7,486 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 VFO 350, 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 30 years old, this Austin Healey is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VFO 350 registered?

VFO 350 is a 1996 Austin Healey, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is VFO 350 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFO 350 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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