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XFO 890

1996 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,250 mi
Last recorded13,250 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey 300021,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFO 890
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 13,250 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 11,947 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 11,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 10,839 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,522 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 7,944 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 6,985 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 3 May 2012 6,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2007 4,853 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Jul 2007 4,770 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 4,588 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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XFO 890 is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XFO 890, 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 XFO 890 registered?

XFO 890 is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is XFO 890 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFO 890 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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