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273 WVX

1961 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,141 mi
Last recorded29,141 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey 300025,086 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration273 WVX
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,141 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on o/s/r

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,119 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 29,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,095 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 29,095 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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273 WVX is a 1961 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 273 WVX, 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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What year was 273 WVX registered?

273 WVX is a 1961 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 June 1961.

Is 273 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 273 WVX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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