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XFO 226

1996 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Austin Healey7,486 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFO 226
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020
Pass 9 May 2018 3,785 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 3,785 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 2,533 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 2,073 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 2,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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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XFO 226 is a 1996 Austin Healey in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XFO 226, 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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How do I check the history of XFO 226?

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What year was XFO 226 registered?

XFO 226 is a 1996 Austin Healey, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is XFO 226 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFO 226 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XFO 226 have outstanding finance?

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