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6996 PW

1978 Austin Healey 3000

Black Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,293 mi
Last recorded93,293 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration6996 PW
MakeAustin Healey
Model3000
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,469 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 92,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 92,197 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 92,059 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 91,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 91,017 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 90,863 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 90,734 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 90,127 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 89,718 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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6996 PW is a 1978 Austin Healey 3000 in Black with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 6996 PW, 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 48 years old, this Austin Healey 3000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 6996 PW registered?

6996 PW is a 1978 Austin Healey 3000, first registered on 20 April 1978.

Is 6996 PW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6996 PW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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