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3724 KX

1959 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2639cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,117 mi
Last recorded11,117 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1959 Austin Healey 300048,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3724 KX
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,639cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 11,117 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,767 miles

O/side and N/side rear tyres have cracks in the outer side wall.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,634 miles

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

o/s and n/side rear tyres have small cracks in side walls.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 10,634 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 10,254 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 10,230 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

slight lift in nearside lower trunion

slight play in offside king pin

Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,082 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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3724 KX is a 1959 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,639cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1959 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 48,934 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 3724 KX, 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 67 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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3724 KX is a 1959 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 12 February 1959.

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