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XFO 371

1996 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,532 mi
Last recorded5,532 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey 300021,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFO 371
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 5,532 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 4,949 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 4,316 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 4,315 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 3,560 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 2,752 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 1,667 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 1,667 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 1,467 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 1,451 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 4,030 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 1,292 miles

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

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

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 371 is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 371, 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 371 registered?

XFO 371 is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is XFO 371 safe to buy?

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