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VFO 918

1996 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,486 mi
Last recorded7,486 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey7,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFO 918
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 7,486 miles

possible slight noise on o/s/r wheel bearing or may be differential

Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,564 miles

noise starting on o/s/f wheel bearing

one nut missing and one nut loose on exhaust manifold

Fail 2 Jun 2011 6,564 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

noise starting on o/s/f wheel bearing

one nut missing and one nut loose on exhaust manifold

Pass 4 Jun 2010 6,147 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 6,046 miles

Headlamp wiring loomes has clip missing

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rubber dust boot on back of near side rear wheel cylinder split

Pass 4 Jun 2009 6,046 miles

Headlamp wiring loomes has clip missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rubber dust boot on back of near side rear wheel cylinder split

Pass 2 Jun 2008 5,728 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre valve at an angle

Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 5,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 4,849 miles

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

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

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 918 is a 1996 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 918, 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 918 registered?

VFO 918 is a 1996 Austin Healey, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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