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170 XPC

1962 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,032 mi
Last recorded13,032 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1962 Austin Healey 300020,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration170 XPC
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,032 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 12,903 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 12,763 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 12,268 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 12,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,837 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 11,837 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,184 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2008 10,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,588 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 10,184 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 10,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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170 XPC is a 1962 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1962 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 20,000 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 170 XPC, 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 64 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 170 XPC registered?

170 XPC is a 1962 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 7 March 1962.

Is 170 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 170 XPC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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