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207 HYY

1960 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,850 mi
Last recorded29,850 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey 300029,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration207 HYY
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 29,850 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front carburettor over flow pipe broken

some hand brake travel

Pass 30 Apr 2018 29,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,141 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to offside front chassis near suspension mounting

Pass 16 May 2016 28,964 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a slight cut in the tread

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 27,895 miles

some rear brake imbalance

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 26,568 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 26,128 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 25,116 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front no.plate slightly small

steering column slightly loose at adjustment slider

Pass 19 May 2011 24,236 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,978 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 22,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 21,515 miles

drivers inner door handle

Pass 7 May 2008 19,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 16,550 miles

as tested on 08/05/2007

Fail 8 May 2007 16,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake servo operation weak

play at steering box drop arm / bearing

Pass 10 May 2006 11,967 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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207 HYY is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1960 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 29,206 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 207 HYY, 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 66 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 207 HYY registered?

207 HYY is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 23 February 1960.

Is 207 HYY safe to buy?

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