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YFO 125

1996 Austin Healey

Blue Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,334 mi
Last recorded36,334 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey7,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFO 125
MakeAustin
ModelHealey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,334 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,959 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,082 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 6,471 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 6,438 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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YFO 125 is a 1996 Austin Healey in Blue with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YFO 125, 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 YFO 125 registered?

YFO 125 is a 1996 Austin Healey, first registered on 24 July 1996.

Is YFO 125 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFO 125 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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