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631 DON

1961 Austin Healey 3000

Red Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,864 mi
Last recorded14,864 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey 300025,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration631 DON
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 14,864 miles

Front slight play in king pins

Fail 20 Mar 2019 14,864 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front slight play in king pins

Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 14,110 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 13,657 miles

*slight lift at steering wheel*

*slight lift in both king pins*

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,657 miles

*slight lift at steering wheel*

*slight lift in both king pins*

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 12,686 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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631 DON is a 1961 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 75%.

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 631 DON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 631 DON registered?

631 DON is a 1961 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 18 May 1961.

Is 631 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 631 DON shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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