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510 XUT

1996 Austin Healey 3000

Green Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,776 mi
Last recorded8,776 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Austin Healey 300021,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration510 XUT
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 8,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 8,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 8,776 miles

Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 8,776 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 25 May 2013 5,887 miles

Slight Oil Leak From Engine

Pass 30 May 2012 8,776 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Jun 2011 8,776 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 8,776 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 8,776 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 8,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2009 8,774 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2008 8,725 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2007 8,620 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 8,573 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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510 XUT is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000 in Green with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Austin Healey 3000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 21,809 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 510 XUT, 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 30 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 510 XUT registered?

510 XUT is a 1996 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is 510 XUT safe to buy?

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