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5841 VX

1960 Austin Healey 3000

Blue Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,705 mi
Last recorded1,705 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1960 Austin Healey 300029,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5841 VX
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 1,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 1,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 956 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 295 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 19 Aug 2010 295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 28 Aug 2009 8 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,295 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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5841 VX is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 in Blue with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 5841 VX, 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 5841 VX registered?

5841 VX is a 1960 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 2 August 1960.

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The MOT history for 5841 VX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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