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645 UYX

1961 Austin Healey 3000

White Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,682 mi
Last recorded44,682 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1961 Austin Healey 300025,086 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration645 UYX
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1961
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 44,682 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Jun 2017 44,681 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported above axle (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure behind headlamp inside wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure above axle (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering box

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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645 UYX is a 1961 Austin Healey 3000 in White with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 645 UYX, 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 645 UYX registered?

645 UYX is a 1961 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 20 January 1961.

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