MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,707 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leaks around engine
slight fuel vapour
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front front brake discs worn pitted
fuel vapour present
oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
fuel cap seal perishing
How Reliable is the Austin Healey 3000?
Based on 8,988 MOT tests across 851 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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242 KW is a 2001 Austin Healey 3000 in Red with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 242 KW, 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 242 KW registered?
242 KW is a 2001 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 26 July 2001.
Is 242 KW safe to buy?
The MOT history for 242 KW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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