MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,012 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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NOTE vehicle recently undersealed
check parking brake linkage condition & operation in brake drums
exhaust deteriorating & slightly leaking
o/s & n/s rear bump stop pads in poor condition
o/s rear tyre inner sidewall perishing
rust hole in o/s front inner wing, not testable area
slight play in steering box output shaft
windscreen delaminating
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
NOTE vehicle recently undersealed
check parking brake linkage condition & operation in brake drums
check rear number plate security
exhaust deteriorating & slightly leaking
o/s & n/s rear bump stop pads in poor condition
o/s rear tyre inner sidewall perishing
rust hole in o/s front inner wing, not testable area
slight play in steering box output shaft
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Austin Healey 3000?
Based on 8,988 MOT tests across 851 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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161 APO is a 1961 Austin Healey 3000 in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1961 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 25,086 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 161 APO, 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 65 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of 161 APO?
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What year was 161 APO registered?
161 APO is a 1961 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 6 January 1961.
Is 161 APO safe to buy?
The MOT history for 161 APO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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