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1946 AR

2001 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,954 mi
Last recorded15,954 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Austin Healey 30005,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1946 AR
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 15,954 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 14,100 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 12,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 11,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 10,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,458 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 8,153 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 7,375 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 7,375 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 5,676 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 4,897 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 3,196 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 2,133 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 1,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 1,885 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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1946 AR is a 2001 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2001 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 5,356 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 1946 AR, 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 25 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1946 AR registered?

1946 AR is a 2001 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is 1946 AR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1946 AR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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